Standard

Workplace
Safety/Safety
First
Electrical Hazards & Electrical
Safety
Safety
Precaution
and First Aid
Electrical
Service Tips
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY TIPS
FOR THE
WORKPLACE
01. PREVENT ALL POTENTIAL CONTACT
WITH LIVE ELECTRICAL CURRENT

• The best way to stay safe is to stay away from electrical hazards.
Unqualified personnel should not interact or come close to
electrical currents greater than 50V. If you must work in the same
area or room as an electrical hazard or equipment operating on
more than 50V, maintain a safe distance. All panel doors should
be shut, and there should be no exposed wires around your work
area before you begin your operations.
02. DE-ENERGIZE EQUIPMENT AND
USE LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
• Exposed, live electrical parts must be de-energized before work
on or near them is permitted. Prevent accidents and isolate
electrical energy by locking and tagging out the electrical system
or parts of the system according to your company’s
Lockout/Tagout policy.
• Lockout/Tagout exists to protect employees from electrical
hazards while performing servicing and maintenance activities.
03. ENSURE SAFE USE OF
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
• Properly using all electrical equipment can go a long way to ensure
everyone’s safety in the workplace.
• Employees should take care to handle electrical cords properly:
• Always unplug cords by pulling on the plug head, rather than the cord
• Don’t press or overstretch electrical cords
• Don’t fasten cords with staples
• Don’t hang electrical equipment from cords
04. INSTALL PROPER PHYSICAL BARRIERS
AROUND ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
• Physical barriers should always be used to protect employees
from any electrical hazards. Cabinet doors on electrical panels
should always be closed, and panels should not have holes where
an employee could come into contact with exposed wires.
• If cabinets cannot be closed, or if an electrical hazard cannot be
fully closed in, shields, barriers, or insulating materials should be
used.
• For example, if a qualified electrician is performing maintenance
on an electrical panel and must keep the panel open, physical
barriers should be put in place to prevent others from entering
the area. Signs should be placed to warn employees of the
hazard, and the area in front of the electrical panel should be kept
free of any obstructions.
05. BEWARE OF CONDUCTIVE TOOLS
AND CLEANING MATERIALS
• If you are working in an area where an electrical hazard is present,
always assume that electrical parts are live, and act accordingly. Do
not use conductive tools in the area.
• If you are cleaning the area, note that some cleaning materials are
conductive as well and require additional caution. Solvent and water-
based cleaning materials are electrically conductive, as are steel wool
and metalized cloth. Keep these cleaning products, as well as any
conductive tools, away from live electrical parts and equipment.
06. WHEN WORKING OVERHEAD, LOOK
ABOVE FOR ELECTRICAL LINES
• When performing any work or maintenance overhead, beware of
electrical lines. In most workplaces, there is the potential for live
electrical equipment and parts above the floor level, which are
only accessible with ladders or elevated platforms. Be sure to use
a portable ladder with non-conductive side rails, and stay at least
10 feet away from any exposed electrical lines while you are
performing overhead work.
07. USE EXTREME CAUTION WITH
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
• Electrical equipment that can cause ignition must not be used
where flammable vapors, gases, or dust are present. The only
exception to this rule is when qualified personnel take measures
to lockout and isolate electrical energy sources before these
potentially flammable materials may be used or the electrical
equipment is designed for use under these types of conditions.
08. ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD
WORK ON LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRES
• If you encounter a live electrical wire, stay away. Only qualified
personnel with the proper training should work on live electrical
wires. The same electrical safety precaution applies to hazardous
electrical equipment. Any live electrical hazard should only be
approached and managed by qualified personnel. If you see a live
electrical wire that is not attended, you should notify the
appropriate electrical safety personnel, who should immediately
place physical safety barriers.
09. ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR COMPANY’S
ELECTRICAL SAFETY WORK PRACTICES
• Every company has unique electrical safety work practices
depending on the electrical equipment and hazards present in
your industry and workplace. It is important to always follow your
company’s specific electrical safety work practices to keep
yourself, and other employees safe.
10. ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN BE
DEADLY
• In every situation, treat an electrical part as if it is live. Electrically
live parts do not look different from de-energized parts. To
ensure safety, it’s best to assume that any electrical part is live.
Take precautions to keep power on its path, and protect yourself.
You can’t be too careful when it comes to electricity.
 Tips for Electrical Safety at Home
1. Always follow appliance instructions for
improved electrical safety.

• "Read the instructions" should top the list of electrical safety tips at
home. Understanding home appliance safety improves both the
performance of your device and your personal safety. Should any
appliance give you even a slight electrical shock, stop using it until a
qualified electrician checks it for problems.
2. Watch out for overloaded outlets to
protect your home.
• Overloading an electrical outlet is a common cause of electrical
problems. Check all outlets to ensure they are cool to the touch, have
protective faceplates and are in proper working order.
3. Replace or repair damaged electrical
cords to keep your home safe.
• Damaged power cords are a serious residential electrical safety risk,
and they are capable of causing both fires and electrocution. All power
and extension cords should be checked regularly for signs of fraying
and cracking, and they should then be repaired or replaced as needed.
4. Keep your used and unused cords tidy
and secure to prevent damage.
• Electrical safety tips don’t just apply to power cords when they’re in
use—cords also need to be stored safely to prevent damage. Keep
stored cords away from children and pets (who may chew on or play
with the cords). Try to avoid wrapping cords tightly around objects;
this can stretch the cord or cause overheating. Never rest a cord on a
hot surface in order to prevent damage to the cord’s insulation and
wires.
4. Keep your used and unused cords tidy
and secure to prevent damage.
• Electrical safety tips don’t just apply to power cords when they’re in
use—cords also need to be stored safely to prevent damage. Keep
stored cords away from children and pets (who may chew on or play
with the cords). Try to avoid wrapping cords tightly around objects;
this can stretch the cord or cause overheating. Never rest a cord on a
hot surface in order to prevent damage to the cord’s insulation and
wires.
5. Unplug all your unused appliances to
reduce potential risks.
• One of the simplest electrical safety tips is also one of the easiest to
forget: when an appliance is not in use, unplug it. Not only does this
save you power by reducing any phantom drain (the amount of energy
the device consumes even when not actively in use), but unplugging
unused appliances also protects them from overheating or power
surges.
6. Keep electrical devices and outlets away
from water to prevent shock.
• Water and electricity don’t mix well. To follow electrical safety rules,
keep electrical equipment dry and away from water prevents damage
to appliances and can protect against personal injury and
electrocution. When working with electrical appliances, it’s important
to have dry hands. Keeping electrical equipment away from plant pots,
aquariums, sinks, showers and bathtubs lowers the risk of water and
electricity coming into contact.
7. Give your appliances proper space for air
circulation to avoid overheating.
• Without proper air circulation, electrical equipment can overheat and
short out, and can become an electrical fire hazard. Make sure your
appliances have proper air circulation, and avoid running electrical
equipment in enclosed cabinets. For best electrical safety, it’s also
important to store flammable objects well away from all appliances
and electronics. Pay especially close attention to your gas or electric
dryer, as these need to be situated at least a foot from the wall to
function safely.
8. Ensure that all your exhaust fans are
clean to prevent fire hazards.
• Some appliances have exhaust fans, which can get dirty or clogged
with debris and make the appliance work harder. This can shorten the
life of the appliance and can cause a risk to the home due to
overheating, or even cause a buildup of dangerous gasses that can lead
to an electrical fire hazard. Cleaning exhaust fans regularly helps
prevent such hazards.
9. Check that you’re using the correct
wattage in all your fixtures and appliances.
• Using the right bulbs can prevent electrical problems, so check all
lamps, fixtures and appliances to ensure you’re using the correct
wattage. If a light fixture has no wattage listed, use 60-watt bulbs or
less. For unmarked ceiling fixtures, choose 25-watt bulbs.
10. Be aware of heaters and water heaters
to prevent potential accidents.
• Combustible items should be kept away from portable heaters and
built-in furnaces. For furnace safety, store combustibles far away from
any heating appliances. Portable heaters should not be operated close
to drapes, and to prevent tipping, they should only ever be placed on a
stable surface.
First Aid
 1. Separate the Person From Current's
Source

to turn off power:

• Unplug an appliance if plug is undamaged or shut off power via

circuit breaker, fuse box, or outside switch.
 • Stand on something dry and non-
conductive, such as dry newspapers,
If you can't telephone book, or wooden board.
• Try to separate the person from
turn off current using non-conductive object
power: such as wooden or plastic broom
handle, chair, or rubber doormat.
 • The local power company must shut
them off.
• Do not try to separate the person
from current if you feel a tingling
If high sensation in your legs and lower
body. Hop on one foot to a safe
voltage lines place where you can wait for lines to
are involved: be disconnected.
• If a power line falls on a car, instruct
the passengers to stay inside unless
explosion or fire threatens.
2. Do CPR, if Necessary

When you can safely touch the person, do CPR if

the person is not breathing or does not have a
pulse.

For a child, For an adult,

start CPR for start adult
children CPR.
 if the person is bleeding, apply
pressure and elevate the
3. Check wound if it's in an arm or leg.
for Other There may be a fracture if the
Injuries shock caused the person to fall.
4. Wait for
emergency
response team
to Arrive
 A doctor will check the person
for burns, fractures,
dislocations, and other injuries.
5. Follow
An ECG, blood tests, urine test,
Up CT scan, or MRI may be
necessary.
The person may be admitted to
the hospital or a burn center.
Apply safe work
practices in the
workplace
Personal Protective
Equipment
Working
gloves
Gas/Dust
Mask
Safety goggles
Proper working
clothes
Helmet/ Hard
Hats
Work
Boots