Electrical safety is a very important aspect of HSE which is a system organizations prevent harmful and dangerous effects of electric current on workers. Electrical current exposes workers to serious occupational hazards which include electric burns, shock, fire, and electrocution.
Electrical Safety
Many workers are ignorant of the potential electrical hazards present in their work environment. This ignorance makes them more vulnerable to electrical hazards.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has provided requirements for electrical safety in general industry within 29 CFR 1910.302 through 1910.399. NFPA 70, National Electrical.
Code (NEC), 2014 Edition and NFPA 70E, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, 2015. Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), provides detailed requirements for electrical installations and safety when working around electrical equipment”.
Electrical Safety Checklist
This checklist can be used to help identify common electrical hazard concerns, but should not be used as a substitute for compliance with OSHA regulations or NFPA codes and standards. Any criteria not met has automatically disqualified the portable electrical equipment from use.
5 Minutes Portable Electrical Equipment Inspection Checklist
| Check criteria | Ok | Not Ok | Remark |
| 1. Check for cuts through the outer covering of the cord | |||
| 2. Check for unauthorized repairs on the cord | |||
| 3. Check for complete double insulation throughout the cord. | |||
| 4. Check for heat, cut, or crush damage on the cord | |||
| 5. Check the cord seal to the plug that is not exposed | |||
| 6. Check the cord seal to the equipment body so that it is not exposed. | |||
| 7. Check that the plug is not shaky | |||
| 8. Check for use of temporary wiring in place of permanent wiring | |||
| 9. Check for exposed wiring and cords with frayed or deteriorated insulation | |||
| 10. Check for frayed plug |
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The above portable electrical equipment checklist is designed in its simplest form which any worker can use.
This could safe as a routine checklist for every worker working with portable electrical equipment.
To ensure workers’ safety and that of all the people working around them, this routine check should never be neglected.
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