Electrical Safety

Portable Appliance Testing Ensuring the safety of your premises is of paramount importance. Any violations of the accepted norms result in penalty measures. As a company owner residing in the...

What we look for in our home is safety from all harms. Similarly we also need to make sure that every systems in our household are in compliance to...

Electricity is a safe, clean and quiet method of transmitting energy. However, this apparently benign source of energy when accidentally brought into contact with conducting material, such as people,...

The principal control measures or the safety precautions for the electrical hazards contained in the statutory precautionary requirements covered by Electricity at Work Regulations. They are applicable/appropriate for all...

Risks From Electricity? Harm can be caused to any person when they are exposed to ‘live parts’ that are either touched directly or indirectly by means of some conducting object...

To play it safe around your home, just remember the rules for using electricity the right way. 1. DON'T plug a bunch of stuff into one outlet or extension cord. ...

Electrical Safety Electrically powered equipment can pose a significant hazard to workers, particularly when mishandled or not maintained.  Many electrical devices have high voltage or high power requirements, carrying even...

What is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)? A Class A Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) works by detecting any loss of electrical current in a circuit (e.g., it will...

What are some tips for working with power tools? Switch all tools OFF before connecting them to a power supply. Disconnect and lock out the power supply before completing...

General safety tips for working with or near electricity The major hazards associated with electricity are an electrical shock, fire and arc flash. Electrical shock occurs when the body becomes...