KEEPING SAFETY TIPS TOP OF MIND

AVO electrical safety and electrical maintenance training

January 19, 2015 — Sometimes focus on the job at hand is so prevalent that we forget about the equal importance of keeping safety tips top of mind. Adherence to the following basic inspection and safety tips can help avoid serious — or even life-threatening — injuries while working with electrical equipment and systems. Important safety tips to help avoid injuries include, but are not limited to:

Identify the electrical shock and arc flash hazards as well as other hazards that may be present
Use the right tools for the job
Isolate equipment from energy sources
Test every circuit and every conductor every time before you touch it
Work on electrical equipment and conductors only when de-energized
Torn off, try, test, lockout/tagout, and ground before working on equipment
Treat de-energized electrical equipment and conductors as energized until proper lockout/tagout, test, and ground procedures are implemented
Wear protective clothing and equipment, and use insulated tools for electrical hazards.

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