electrical hazards
Wiring danger warnings
Electrical hazards are dangers arising from contact with electrical current or equipment.
These include shock, electrocution, burns, and fires caused by faulty wiring, exposed conductors, or improper grounding.
The term appears in workplace safety contexts: The inspector identified several electrical hazards in the facility.
Arc flash and overloaded circuits are common electrical hazards.
- electrocutionDeath from electrical current
- safety glovesHand protection for hazards
- rubber glovesWaterproof hand coverings
- live wiresHighly energetic people
- high voltageDangerous electrical potential
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