4 ways to minimize the risk of accidents in the workplace

When it comes to electrical safety, many people trade, service and light industrial sectors view their jobs to low-risk environments where their safety is at risk. Unfortunately, electrical shock accidents in the workplace are increasingly common in all work environments - not only in construction and heavy industrial environments. In fact, between 1997 and 2003 the workplace became the primary environment in case of accident electric shock!

Identify electrical hazards and to deal effectively prevent accidents that can cause injury and / or property damage is essential. You may have even noticed some of the most common risks that occur in electrical workplace without recognizing them as such. For example, lights that flicker, switches or receptacles that are warm to the touch, extension cords not rated for the equipment you're connected, frayed or cracked wires, a slight burning odor coming from panels or transformers or equipment such as computers and photocopiers left for long periods of time when not in use.

Although these conditions seem relatively harmless, the fact is that they represent a serious risk of electric shock or fire - a risk that can and should be avoided. How? By adopting a common sense approach that includes:

1. Employee Training

Ensure that all employees have taken the proper safety training on the job they do - a wide range of training on electrical safety is available through the Authority for electrical safety and other sources.

2. Awareness

In Ontario, the electrical components sold, displayed or linked to a source of energy, must be approved by a recognized certification. Any electrical product that is not approved by that body can be dangerous and could pose a serious electric shock and / or a fire hazard. Cheap extension cords are a primary example - many imported items like these are not certified to Canadian safety standards and should not be used.

3. Inspections

Electrical inspections are required for all new installations of electrical equipment and electrical maintenance of existing electrical systems. Ensure that all work is performed by a qualified electrician as required by the Ontario Ministry of Labour.

4. Planned Maintenance

Stop trouble before it starts! Schedule maintenance checks for all electrical systems including production, HVAC and others - not only helps to minimize the risk can also minimize costs by reducing emergency electrical services, electrical maintenance requirements of avoidable and costly repairs.

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