Safe Work Practice 

Electricity Safety

General- Accidental contact with electrical components can have deadly consequences. Always refer to the manufacturer's recommended operating practices prior to using new electrical appliances, tools and equipment. Use the following guidelines to reduce the risk of personal injury.

Hazards- Electrocution
                Burns
                Property Damage

PPE- Rubber insulating gloves and leather protectors to protect the hands and arms.
         Rubber insulating sleeves to protect the arms and shoulders.
         Flame-resistant (FR) clothing to protect the body against arc flash.
         Hoods to protect the head against arc flash.
        Hard hats to protect the head from electrical shorts and striking or being struck by    objects 
        Safety glasses and shields tom protect the face against flying objects and arc flash
        Safety shoes and over shoes to protect the feet and worker from being grounded

Checklist:

-All electrical tools and appliances will be double insulated or have a three prong plug-in.
-Only qualified and authorized electricians are allowed to service and repair electrical appliances, tools and equipment.
-Prior to operating electrical powered tools and equipment, ensure that you are working on a dry surface.
-Tools with damaged cords, grounds and housing units are to be tagged “Out of Service” and sent for repair.
-Missing or damaged ground plugs of any appliance, tool or piece of equipment are to be repaired prior to use.
-Damaged extension cords shall be tagged “Out of Service”, repaired or replaced as warranted.
-Always stand to the side of a service box when resetting a breaker.
-All electrical tools must be CSA approved.
-Disconnect power tools from power source before making adjustments. Defective equipment needs to be tagged “Out of Service” and removed.
-Tools with electrical arcing brushes should be removed when you feel any tingling during use.