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- Identify all possible energy sources that could pose on-the-job hazards.
- Never assume equipment or systems are de-energized. Always test before you touch. And remember, in some cases turning power off may cause other hazards.
- Understand the construction and operation of electrical equipment and the hazards involved.
- Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) before starting work. Remember, PPE must be worn until the electrical system is in a safe condition.
- If working in damp locations, inspect electric cords and equipment to ensure they are in good condition and free of defects, and use a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
- Assume that all overhead wires are energized at lethal voltages. Never assume that a wire is safe to touch even if it is down or appears to be insulated.
- If working at heights or handling long objects, survey the area for the presence of overhead wires before starting work.
- Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from overhead wires during cleanup and other activities.
- Use lock-out/tag-out procedures.
- Make sure your test equipment is working properly both before and after you use it.
- If at any time the job becomes more hazardous than you had anticipated, stop and revise the plans.
- OSHA Electrical Safety Standards page.
- Controlling Electrical Hazards brochure (pdf).
- What Does Electrical Safety Mean To You? video from ESFi.
- 45-minute electrical safety self-assessment from ESFi.
- Browse Electrical Safety signs at ComplianceSigns.com.
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