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Chapter Seven - Electrical
Safety
and Lock-out/Tag-out
NOISH Recommendations for
Electrical Safety in the Workplace
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PROPER UTILIZATION OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
All
receptacles and connectors should be used only in accordance with
the manufacturers' specifications, and the specific listing for
the item as set forth by nationally recognized testing
laboratories. Users should be advised of the importance of
using receptacles and connectors only for applications for which
they have been designed. When a component is selected for
use, it should be evaluated to determine if it can tolerate the
environment to which it will be exposed. Physical abuse and
stress on these components should be minimized by the selection of
a safe location and by the use of stress/strain relief devices.-
AWARENESS AND RECOGNITION OF HAZARDS
Policies
that address the proper use of receptacles and connectors should
be developed and implemented by qualified safety personnel.
Safety training should emphasize awareness and recognition of
electrical hazards associated with receptacles and connectors
(i.e., broken receptacles and connectors, improper electrical
connections, damaged cords, the importance of grounding,
etc.). Immediate corrective action should be taken when
damaged components or safety hazards are encountered. When
safety policies and procedures are developed, they should be
enforced.-
PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Periodic inspections should be conducted for
all electrical system equipment and components in order to
identify all electrical hazards present. Records should be
kept of any electrical hazards identified, and appropriate
corrective action should be taken immediately. These
periodic inspections should be supplemented with daily inspections
by the personnel using this equipment.
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Last Update:
2006-09-21
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