Electricity Safety Rules

An electrical safety program is an important part of your overall company safety program, and NFPA 70E's policies and procedures are already written and available for use.Your program should identify safe work procedures for working on or near areas where an electrical hazard exists. Hazard/risk evaluation procedure.

Never put fingers or other objects in an outlet. Keep metal objects out of toasters. Never use anything with a cord or plug around water. Never pull a plug out by its cord. Stay away from substations and power lines. Don't climb on power poles. Never fly kites near power lines. Stay away from broken or fallen power lines.

Delivering due diligence. As an employer, you are responsible for creating a safe workplace and enforcing written safety procedures. Do the right thing. De-energize whenever possible. Conduct a hazard analysis. The importance of PPE.

Never put fingers or other objects in an outlet. Keep metal objects out of toasters. Never use anything with a cord or plug around water. Never pull a plug out by its cord. Stay away from substations and power lines. Don't climb on power poles. Never fly kites near power lines. Stay away from broken or fallen power lines.

The first step of the electrical safety model is recognizing the electrical hazards around you. Only then can you avoid or control the hazards.

Make a commitment to safety. Include safety in your company mission statement and involve the executives in setting safety related goals. Learn the requirements in place for your industry. Identify hazards and risks. Develop processes and programs. Educate your workforce. Investigate and track all accidents and incidents.

STAY ALERT - and stay alive. WEAR THE RIGHT CLOTHES - work clothes should fit properly. USE THE RIGHT TOOLS - if you need a hammer, get a hammer. LEARN HOW TO LIFT - Lifting takes more than muscle; it is an art. DON'T BE A PRANKSTER - practical jokes and horseplay can be dangerous, especially around heavy machinery.

Electrical safety basics Don't work with exposed conductors carrying 50 volts or more. Make sure electrical equipment is properly connected, grounded and in good working order. Extension cords may not be used as permanent wiring and should be removed after temporary use for an activity or event.

Identify power source. Disconnect power sources. Verify that power is off. Lockout/tagout. Verify again. Discharge stored electrical energy (and install safety grounds under certain conditions)