Electrical Hazards
Potential Hazards
All workers who work with electrical equipment in wet or damp locations have an increased risk of getting shocked or electrocuted due to:
- faulty electrical connection in power tools
- open lighting parts
- broken insulation on power cables and cords
Requirements and Example Solutions
- Portable electrical tools must be grounded or double insulated.
- Temporary lighting must be grounded.
- All electrical tools or equipment should undergo a visual inspection prior to use.
- All portable electric hand tools and temporary lighting systems should use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI).
- Electrical tools and equipment should correspond with the requirements of the job.
- Electrical equipment and tools should be used with proper circuit protection for the voltage and amperage used.
- Only qualified electricians should attempt to repair electrical tools and equipment.
A Ground Assurance Program should be in place for all electrical tools and equipment used including:
- Records of tools inspected and repaired.
- Records of electrical boxes inspected and repaired.
- Records of electrical extension cords inspected and repaired.
- Recall of records of the above.
- The requirements of the Ground Assurance Program should be performed on a regular basis.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
5-7. All portable electric hand tools and temporary lighting systems should use _____.
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