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Electrical Safety Tips For Your Office

8/6/2015

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The high volume of electrical equipment in a typical office can expose workers to serious electrical hazards, including shocks, burns and fire.
Following these safety tips can prevent you from any hazards or injuries in the office:

Safely use power cords
  • Remove power cords from outlets by pulling the plug, not the cord.
  • Never attach a cord to another surface with nails or staples.
  • Avoid kinking, twisting, binding or walking on cords. Repair or replace damaged or brittle electrical cords.
  • Check appliances to make sure all cords are in good condition.
  • Never remove the third prong from a three-pronged plug. The third prong grounds the device and protects from faulty electrical devices.
  • Put plastic safety caps in all unused wall outlets.
  • Make sure extension cords are properly rated for intended use.


Remember that Water and Electricity Don’t Mix.
  • Keep electrical appliances and power tools away from water.
  • Never use electrical appliances in the shower or bath.
  • Dry hands thoroughly before reaching for any electrical appliance.

Know What to Do in the Case of Electrical Fires

  • Do not throw water on an electrical fire. You could be electrocuted.
  • If an appliance catches fire, safely unplug it as soon as possible. Call 911 for the fire department.
  • If you see smoke, fire, or smell a strange odor coming from wires, appliances or electric motors – if it’s safe to do so – turn off the appliance and the main switch at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
  • If you don’t have a fire extinguisher, you can use baking soda to extinguish an electrical fire.

Also, ensure your electrical equipment and appliances are safely installed.




Read more of these tips:
http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/10/30/electrical-safety-tips-for-your-home-office/
17 Comments
April
8/7/2015 12:42:30 am

Thanks for the tips. Helpful. Congrats to Jody. Great pictures.

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Drew link
8/20/2015 12:23:21 am

These are all great tips. Especially what to do during an electrical fire. Turning off the appliance is the best thing you can do before trying to put out the fire. Thanks for sharing.

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Rick Smith link
4/3/2018 08:55:52 pm

A great piece of information. I think this is what I was exactly looking for. All tips in a single click. I would definitely try to follow these suggestions. I really enjoyed this post and I hope you will keep posting this kind of post in future.

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Fluke Bangladesh link
11/9/2018 10:53:38 pm

I have seen it so many times where a small fire has started due to some small electrical fault and it costs the family their home and possessions. Always a smart choice to get your work done by a professional.
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Camille Devaux link
1/2/2019 04:01:24 pm

I really liked that you mentioned the importance of getting an electrical safety training course. This is a great way to make sure that you are getting the right kind of help. My sister might like knowing this as she looks for ways to keep emergencies down.

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Isaac Welch link
4/16/2019 05:44:01 am

These tips are really useful and personally I follow them. Keep sharing these kinds of amazing information.

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Electricians North Shore link
5/1/2019 11:19:27 pm

Very useful tips. Workplace safety should be a major concern for every industry. There should be safety signs and first aid available in case of any emergency.

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Thomas Clarence link
4/23/2020 10:41:43 am

You made a great point when you mentioned that it is important to make sure that all wires in a workplace are in good condition in order to prevent an electrical fire. In addition to that, I would think that it would be important to have multiple extinguishers in an area. That way if a fire does break out, it can be quickly doused.

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Bob link
9/21/2020 04:15:04 pm

I like what you said about keeping electrical appliances away from water. That makes sense considering you don't want the lines to fry. I'll have to consider getting an electrician to check my living room wiring.

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Nigel link
10/12/2020 07:49:51 pm

This is great! I appreciate you for sharing this very informative blog. You made a great point here.

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Switchboards Australia link
2/3/2021 07:37:07 pm

Very nice post!
I think that Try not to overlook the notice signs is very important. On the off chance that a thing feels hot, makes an abnormal commotion (buzz or murmur), smokes or starts, remove it from administration quickly and label it "Don't Use".

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Taylor Hicken link
2/3/2021 10:18:37 pm

I appreciated it when you shared that it is important to prevent electrical appliances from mixing with water. This will cause a serious issue as you might get electrocuted. I would like to think if an office has any problems with its electrical system, it should consider hiring a reliable service to help fix it.

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6/29/2021 03:26:15 am

Best tip: et electrical installations be carried out only by professional and qualified electricians. Also, ensure that you abide by legal electrical safety requirements.

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Hailey Miller link
9/22/2021 07:44:13 pm

Thanks for pointing out that we should always check our appliances to ensure they are in good condition. This is really helpful because I want to avoid fire risks for my five children. With this, I will also look for an electrician on Monday who can inspect our old wirings and sockets in the living room.

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3/26/2022 02:56:32 am

I agreed when you stated that electrical appliances and power tools must be kept away from dampness. My friend told me that they need custom signs to enhance their electrical safety efforts. I think they should partner with a full-service electric sign company to provide them with the signs they need.

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