Top Electrical Hazards according to OSHA

A Electrical Safety- OSHA Style The Primary Hazards According to OSHA Path to Ground Improper Use of Extension and Flexible Cords Power Lines Missing or Discontinuous Lack of Ground Fault Protection Equipment Not Used in Manner Prescribed How to Protect Yourself.. ...From Power Line Dangers Look for overhead power lines and buried power line indicators. Post warning signs. Contact utilities for buried power line locations. Stay at least 10 feet away from overhead power lines. Assume that overhead lines are energized. De-energize and ground lines when working near them. Use non-conductive wood or fiberglass ladders. How to Protect Yourself.. ...From Improper Use of Flexible and Extension Cords Use factory-assembled cord sets. Use only extension cords that are 3-wire type. Use only extension cords that are marked with a designation code for hard or extra-hard usage. Use only cords, connection devices, and fittings that are equipped with strain relief. Remove cords from receptacles by pulling on the plugs, not the cords. Continually audit cords on-site. Any cords found not to be marked for hard or extra-hard use, or which have been modified, must be taken out of service immediately. How to Protect Yourself.. ...From Path to Ground Missing or Discontinuous Ground all power supply systems, electrical circuits, and electrical equipment. Frequently inspect electrical systems. Visually inspect all electrical equipment before use. Do not remove ground prongs from cords. Use double-insulated tools. Ground all exposed metal parts of equipment. Ground metal parts of non-electrical equipment specified by the OSHA standard [29 CFR 1926.404(f)(7)(v)] How to Protect Yourself.. ...From Lack of Ground Fault Protection Use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIS) or have an assured equipment grounding conductor program (AEGCP). Follow manufacturers' recommended testing procedure. Use double-insulated tools and equipment. Use tools and equipment according to their instructions. Visually inspect all electrical equipment before use. O Remove from service any equipment with frayed cords, missing ground prongs, cracked tool casings, etc. How to Protect Yourself.. ...From Equipment Not Used in Manner Prescribed Use only equipment that is approved to meet OSHA standards Use all equipment according to the manufacturer's instructions Do not modify cords or use them incorrectly Be sure equipment that has been shop fabricated or altered is in compliance. OSHA - Pros USA PROS America's OSHA Training and Compliance Experts