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    Watch Out For Those Electrical Arcs!: 5-Minute Safety Talk by Osha Pros

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    Electrical arcs pose dangers beyond shock, such as burning and fire. Arcs occur when current flow is disrupted by damaged insulation, bad wiring, or short circuits. To prevent arcs, workers should ensure equipment insulation is intact and cords are undamaged. When working in wet conditions, double insulation and a GFCI should be used while keeping cords dry. Basic safety practices like checking equipment and using grounded tools can reduce arc and injury risks.

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    Electrical arcs pose dangers beyond shock, such as burning and fire. Arcs occur when current flow is disrupted by damaged insulation, bad wiring, or short circuits. To prevent arcs, workers should ensure equipment insulation is intact and cords are undamaged. When working in wet conditions, double insulation and a GFCI should be used while keeping cords dry. Basic safety practices like checking equipment and using grounded tools can reduce arc and injury risks.

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    Electrical arcs pose dangers beyond shock, such as burning and fire. Arcs occur when current flow is disrupted by damaged insulation, bad wiring, or short circuits. To prevent arcs, workers should ensure equipment insulation is intact and cords are undamaged. When working in wet conditions, double insulation and a GFCI should be used while keeping cords dry. Basic safety practices like checking equipment and using grounded tools can reduce arc and injury risks.

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    Electrical arcs pose dangers beyond shock, such as burning and fire. Arcs occur when current flow is disrupted by damaged insulation, bad wiring, or short circuits. To prevent arcs, workers should ensure equipment insulation is intact and cords are undamaged. When working in wet conditions, double insulation and a GFCI should be used while keeping cords dry. Basic safety practices like checking equipment and using grounded tools can reduce arc and injury risks.

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    5-MINUTE SAFETY TALK by OSHA Pros

    Watch Out For Those Electrical Arcs!

    The potential danger of getting shocked isn’t the only peril when
    working in an environment with electrical devices. Arcs are
    miniscule, spark-like upsurges of voltage that occur when a current’s
    flow is disrupted, such as in the occasion of a short circuit. Below is
    information on how hazardous arcs can be and how to avoid them.

    Arc Hazards
    Arcs take place when there has been damage to cord-insulation, bad
    wiring, or short-circuit. When the current is strong enough, the
    resulting arc is known to be responsible for shocking, burning, and
    even in some ignition of a fire. If you work in a place with volatile
    gases, mists, or other small fibers, even the smallest of arcs can
    result in extremely severe explosions.

    Arc Prevention
    Insulation, the covering for electrical-wires and what is responsible
    for encasing the live wires on certain apparatuses, allows the flow of
    currents to be blocked out, protecting against arcs. In order to be
    efficacious, however, the insulation has to be correct for the electrical current and should always be
    maintained and kept away from moisture. Check the insulation every time prior to each use. You should
    always ensure that power cords are safe and undamaged, but in the case that they are, be sure to replace
    them. Two ways to ensure safety are to keep your feet off of the cords and to not let them near sharp
    edges

    Working Wet
    Dealing with electrical equipment in moist and wet environments can be a cause of extreme hazard.
    Water charges the current of electricity and lessens the efficacy of insulation. If utilizing the electrical
    apparatus in wet conditions is a must, use double-insulation and a GFCI (short for: Ground Fault
    Circuit Interrupter). Do not let the cord come into contact with the water and make sure you are dry
    when handling the equipment.

    Practice Basic Safety


    General practice of precautionary techniques will assist in preventing the occurrence of arcs and lessen
    the threat of physical harm if they happen by chance. Check the equipment for damage and report as
    soon as you notice any abnormalities or unstable wiring connections. Work with only grounded
    accessories and tools and install them only into grounded electrical outlets. If you treat electricity
    cautiously, your work environment will become much less dangerous for you and those around.
    Safety Meetings/Training Sign In Sheet
    Company Name: ____________________________________________________________

    Date of Meeting: ____________________ Instructor: _________________________

    Topic: _____________________________________________________________________

    Attending Employees

    Print Name (Write Legibly) Signature


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