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Electrical accidents are very common in the workplace and they are caused by unprotected exposure to high voltage electrical outlets. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International, electrical hazards cause more than 300 deaths and 4,000 injuries in American workplaces every year. When workers have to make use of faulty extension cords or work in environments littered with exposed power lines, they are directly at risk of electrical accidents. Such exposure can result in minor to major injuries especially burns, cardiac arrest, and even death (electrocution) in many cases.
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• Hidden electrical outlets in the workspace.
• Unsafe equipment or installation.
• Lack of personal protective equipment.
• Poor control of work activities.
• Un-insulated electrical wiring.
• Lack of training.
• Failure to isolate circuits before working.
To protect your employees and prevent electrical shock accidents in the workplace, employers and employees must take extra care to practice workplace safety habits. Specifically, here are a few precautions you can take:
• Always inspect the working area for uninsulated wires, broken cord, and exposed electrical circuits beforehand.
• Do not make use of faulty electrical equipment at all times.
• Workers must wear personal protective equipment.
• Isolate electrical equipment before working on them.
• Have a prompt system for reporting and documenting electrical shock incidents in the workplace. You can make use of the Formplus Incident Report Form for noticing, reporting, and investigating electrical hazards.
