Electrical Safety For Construction Site Workers
Whether renovating, tearing down or building from the ground up, construction sites are covered with electrical hazards. It is incumbent on workers to know risks and proper precautions. It is important for you and your coworkers to have access to proper safety equipment and basic safety training.
Electricity is all around us. It lights up our homes… powers much of the machinery and equipment that we use… and runs many of our tools. We are so used to it, most employees “take it for granted.” Yet electricity can also be dangerous. Employees need to know how electricity works, and what they should do to protect themselves from its hazards.
Our training products on “Electrical Safety” remind employees about electrical hazards they may face in their jobs, and provides the information they need to work safely around electricity. This program will also assist in satisfying the OSHA training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.331 (Electrical Safety Standard) for “non-qualified” employees. Topics covered in these products include:
How electricity works.
Fuses and circuit breakers.
Grounding and GFIs.
Safe work practices.
Outlets, plugs and extension cords.
Working with electrical equipment.
Using ladders around electricity.
Electrical emergencies.
and more.
Safety Equipment
To perform safety on the job, your construction site should be well stocked with the following pieces of safety equipment.
Personal protection: In many ways, personal protection is more important than any other piece of safety equipment because it directly protects you against electrical mishaps. Your required amount of personal protection depends on your potential exposure to electricity. Electrical gloves and footwear provide basic safety and potential life saving protection, such as protection from contact with an unseen wire behind a wall. When working with wiring or working in close contact with electrical equipment, take extra precautions by using a face shield, protective eyewear, fire-resistant helmet and protective earmuffs.
Testing equipment: You should never handle wiring or electrical equipment without proper knowledge. Electrical power testing equipment provides crucial protection from unwanted and potential deadly surprises. Your worksite should be stocked with voltage detectors, receptacle testers and clamp meters.
Cord protectors: Safe extension cords and outlet strips are a good start to safety practices. For additional precautions, your construction site should use cable covers and cord protectors. Power cords surround workers and it is easy to overlook cracks exposing wires; therefore, a damaged power cord can be deadly. For safety purposes, use sturdy floor cable protectors. Be sure these protectors are highly visible to prevent tripping on the worksite.
Voltage regulators and circuit breakers: These are key pieces of safety equipment that prevent a problem from getting worse. You should always use a surge protector to shut off the worksite’s power supply during an emergency. Additionally, a voltage regulator prevents equipment damage over time. It also prevents equipment damage during a surge of electricity.
Electricity is all around us. It lights up our homes… powers much of the machinery and equipment that we use… and runs many of our tools. We are so used to it, most employees “take it for granted.” Yet electricity can also be dangerous. Employees need to know how electricity works, and what they should do to protect themselves from its hazards.
Our training products on “Electrical Safety” remind employees about electrical hazards they may face in their jobs, and provides the information they need to work safely around electricity. This program will also assist in satisfying the OSHA training requirements under 29 CFR Part 1910.331 (Electrical Safety Standard) for “non-qualified” employees. Topics covered in these products include:
How electricity works.
Fuses and circuit breakers.
Grounding and GFIs.
Safe work practices.
Outlets, plugs and extension cords.
Working with electrical equipment.
Using ladders around electricity.
Electrical emergencies.
and more.
Safety Equipment
To perform safety on the job, your construction site should be well stocked with the following pieces of safety equipment.
Personal protection: In many ways, personal protection is more important than any other piece of safety equipment because it directly protects you against electrical mishaps. Your required amount of personal protection depends on your potential exposure to electricity. Electrical gloves and footwear provide basic safety and potential life saving protection, such as protection from contact with an unseen wire behind a wall. When working with wiring or working in close contact with electrical equipment, take extra precautions by using a face shield, protective eyewear, fire-resistant helmet and protective earmuffs.
Testing equipment: You should never handle wiring or electrical equipment without proper knowledge. Electrical power testing equipment provides crucial protection from unwanted and potential deadly surprises. Your worksite should be stocked with voltage detectors, receptacle testers and clamp meters.
Cord protectors: Safe extension cords and outlet strips are a good start to safety practices. For additional precautions, your construction site should use cable covers and cord protectors. Power cords surround workers and it is easy to overlook cracks exposing wires; therefore, a damaged power cord can be deadly. For safety purposes, use sturdy floor cable protectors. Be sure these protectors are highly visible to prevent tripping on the worksite.
Voltage regulators and circuit breakers: These are key pieces of safety equipment that prevent a problem from getting worse. You should always use a surge protector to shut off the worksite’s power supply during an emergency. Additionally, a voltage regulator prevents equipment damage over time. It also prevents equipment damage during a surge of electricity.
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