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Tag Archives: electrical
Safety Tip: Outdoor electrical safety
The weather is nice and people are doing more outdoors. With that, we see electrical cords outdoors. Here are a few outdoor electrical safety tips: Check the condition of the cord before use. Make sure the grounding prong is in … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, electrical, electrical safety, GFCI, OSHA, outdoor safety, safety
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Safety Tip: Electrical Safety
Anytime you work on equipment that has electricity going to it, you must use appropriate safety measures. That could be as simple as disconnecting the plug or shutting off the breaker. Make sure no one can accidentally start it up … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, electrical, electricity, lock out, OSHA, safety
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Don’t make life shocking: electrical safety
Electrical safety is important whether at home or at work. NFPA Safety Source reminds us about a new electrical safety tip sheet: NFPA offers new electrical safety tip sheet Flipping a light switch. Plugging in a coffeemaker. Charging a laptop … Continue reading
Posted in Home safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Powered Equipment, Safety tip
Tagged CHESS, electrical, electrical safety, electrical safety tip, fire, NFPA, OSHA, safety, shock hazards, shocks
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Grounding and Bonding
The following was from a recent NFPA necplus newsbriefs Grounding and Bonding Revisions in the 2011 NEC® Michael Johnston Grounding and bonding requirements in the National Electrical Code® are not as difficult to understand as many tend to think. The … Continue reading
Posted in Home safety, News, Safety tip
Tagged bonding, CHESS, electrical, grounding, NEC, NFPA, OSHA, safety
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Electrically safe condition
According the National Electrical Code/National Fire Protection Agency, the term “electrically safe work condition” was first introduced into the electrical code in 1995. Deenergizing (locking and tagging out of service) any equipment or electrical systems is a fundamental requirement prior … Continue reading
Posted in Powered Equipment
Tagged arch flash, CHESS, electrical, flame resistant, FR clothing, lock out, lock out/tag out, NEC, NFPA, NFPA 70E, OSHA, safety
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Safety Tip: Extension Cords
With the warm weather still upon us, more fans are being used, and there is greater need for power. Extension cords should be unplugged at night, checked daily to make sure they are in good condition (not missing the grounding … Continue reading
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Tagged CHESS, electrical, electrical safety, extension cords, grounding prong, OSHA, safety
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Safety Tip: Electrical safety
All electrical tools, equipment, appliances, etc, must be certified by a nationally recognized testing lab. Always look for the UL or CSA symbol and certification. If the equipment doesn’t have this, it may not meet minimum safety requirements. For more … Continue reading
Tips for Safe Use of Space Heaters
Winter has clearly descended on Minnesota and with is the increased use of space heaters, both at work and at home. Space heaters can be beneficial, but they are also a fire hazard. Here are some tips on how to … Continue reading
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Tagged electrical, fire hazard, heater, OSHA, portable heater, safety, space heater
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