Many residential & workspace areas commonly have electrical equipment. People who generally either directly or indirectly work with electricity are exposed to many electrical hazards. Therefore, there are spaces within the vicinity wherein electrical warning signs and hazard warning signs are kept as a warning to warn onlookers and those working off the dangers specifying how they should be cautious. A lot of electrical hazards warned off can be avoided if one is able to understand the electrical equipment in question and the simple precautions on using this equipment. By following these precautionary messages, a disastrous event could be thwarted.
Here are some common electrical warning signs that you may come across & how you can prevent them from occurring:
- Overhead Power Cables – They are by far the most common source of electrical hazards as they carry high volts of electricity that can cause severe burns on the body. Being in contact with these electrical lines could even lead to electrocution. Therefore, it is quite important that one is able to maintain a minimum distance of 10 feet from overhead power cables. You can use clear electrical warning signs or hazard warning sign boards to make people aware of the dangers of being in contact with these electrical power cables.
- Damaged or faulty Electrical Equipment – A faulty electrical equipment could possibly wreak havoc when it comes in contact with human or animal flesh. Although most times, people tend to ignore the dangers of this faulty equipment, it can be a fatal incident. Therefore, it is essential to keep people at bay from such equipment with clear electrical warning signs in place to help spare lives. One must make sure that every electrical equipment or tool that one owns does not have any cracks, cuts or abrasions. Check for defects in wires, caves and cords to ascertain an issue with the equipment. If there are any issues, bring them to light with the right warning signs in place to help others abstain from using the equipment until the fatal damages are repaired. Install a Lock-Out Tag-Out Procedure in place to ensure that electrical safety precautions are in place to thwart any hazards.
- Poor Grounding – This is generally a common error seen in most commercial or residential spaces. When metal components are plugged into circuits with poor grounding, the electronic components could easily get energized, leading to many electrical injuries in both commercial and residential spaces. This is a fairly common accident that occurs. By seeking out professional help, one can ensure that space has a proper grounding in place for all electrical circuits and thereby avoid major electrical hazards.
These are some of the very common electrical hazards that are common in both residential spaces as well as commercial ones. It is important to be aware of these and have appropriate signage in place to specify the electrical hazards with electrical warning signs that can help avoid a major issue.
