common workplace electrical hazards & safety

Common Workplace Electrical Hazards

By Current Solutions PC

Electricity is one of the primary needs of today’s lifestyle and has become essential in every aspects. But it also has proven to be one of the most disastrous hazards know to man. Whether you are using or while maintaining it, electricity can present seriously hazardous conditions.

Explosions Electrical explosions can be extremely dangerous as it can rapidly vaporizes metal and insulation material. The primary cause of an electrical explosion could be a current fault.

Fires Electrical fires could burn down the whole facility within few minutes. The most common causes of electrical fires according to the USFA (U.S Fire Administration) are faulty electrical outlets and old appliances and equipment. Electrical fire caused by outdated wiring are also one of primary reason of electrical fires in both commercial and residential facilities.

Electrocution

Electrocution is the name given to deaths caused by electrical shocks. Any contact of human body part with any source of electricity can result as current passing through muscles or hair and can cause death. Electrocution can also occur due to poorly insulated wire or undergrounded equipment. Some other causes include using electricity or electrical equipment while in contact with water. The most common cause of electrocution occurrence in workplace are avoiding OSHA and other safety regulatory practices by both employee and employer.

Burns

When electricity passes through the body, it can cause electrical burn with rapid injury. Only in United States, every year more than 1,000 deaths are reported due to electrical burns. Unlike other burns such as thermal and chemical, it can severely damage tissues deeper underneath the skin.

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