There is a high risk related to common electrical hazards. Professional electricians at Griffin Electric can safely manage these common hazards.
Employees should only work on or with electrical equipment if they have suitable training, knowledge, experience, and supervision.
Voltages over 50 volts AC or 120 volts DC are considered hazardous. Harm can be caused when exposed to ‘live parts’ or through conducting objects or materials.
Shocks from equipment can cause severe and permanent injuries. Shocks can also cause indirect injuries, such as falls from
- ladders
- scaffolds
- other work platforms.
Faulty or overloaded equipment can lead to fires which can cause damage, injuries, and loss of life.
Common causes of injury
- faulty wiring
- poor training
- incorrectly replaced fuses
- mixing water and electricity
- use of overloaded or damaged plugs, sockets or cables
- misuse of equipment or using equipment which is known to be faulty.
Other potential sources can be
- work in or on excavations
- working in wet, harsh or confined conditions
- working on or near overhead lines, for example tipping loads
- working on or near equipment that’s thought to be dead but has a live current.
Electricity can also ignite flammable or explosive atmospheres, for example in spray paint booths or around refuelling areas.
Contact us here for help with risk assessment or repairs related to an electrical hazard.
