electrical safety
Wiring hazard precautions
Electrical safety refers to practices and precautions that prevent injury or death from electric shock, burns, or fires caused by electrical systems.
It encompasses proper wiring, grounding, use of protective equipment, and adherence to codes: The inspector cited several electrical safety violations.
In workplaces, electrical safety training covers lockout/tagout procedures and safe distances from power lines.
- GFCICircuit breaker for moisture
- surge protectorsOvervoltage prevention devices
- power stripMulti-socket electrical device
- high voltageDangerous electrical potential
- OSHA complianceMeeting workplace safety standards
circuit · lockout · dead man's switch · grounding · thermal imaging · wiring · fault detection · breaker · live wire · exposed wires · certification programs · building codes · surge protection · circuit breaker · tripped breaker · insulation · outlet · shock
- safetyhazard, airbag, alert, danger, seatbelt
- Kitchen Safetyfire extinguisher, smoke detector, oven mitts, pot holders, burn prevention
- safety measureshandwashing, backup plan, fire prevention, fire drills, escape route
- safety skillsfirst aid, CPR, stranger danger, stop drop roll, seat belt use
- electrical engineeringcurrent, circuit design, circuits, voltage, transistors
- electrical systemswiring, circuits, voltage, transformers, electricity
electrical safetyshock hazard
Risk of electrocution
code violations · fire hazard · exposed wiring · faulty wiring
electrical safetyelectrocution
Death from electrical current
electrical shock · electrical fire · power surge damage · electrical burns · equipment failure