1. Recognize Hazards
The first step of the electrical safety model is recognizing the electrical hazards around you.
Only then can you avoid or control the hazards. It is best to discuss and plan hazard recognition tasks with your co-workers.
The most frequent causes of electrical injury/death are:
- Contact with power lines
- Lack of ground-fault protection
- Path to ground missing or discontinuous
- Equipment not used in manner prescribed
- Improper use of extension and flexible cords
Sometimes we take risks ourselves, but when we are responsible for others, we are more careful. Sometimes others see hazards that we overlook. Of course, it is possible to be talked out of our concerns by someone who is reckless or dangerous. Don't take a chance.
Careful planning of safety procedures reduces the risk of injury. Decisions to lock out and tag out circuits and equipment need to be made during this part of the safety model. Plans for action must be made now.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
4-2. Before you can avoid and control electrical hazards you must first _____.
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