Electrical Safety
Electrical current exposes workers to a serious, widespread occupational hazard. Practically all workers are exposed to electrical energy during the performance of their daily duties and electrocutions occur to workers in various job categories. Many workers are unaware of the potential electrical hazards present in their workplace.
resources
- MB Electrical Safety Legislation
- MB Arc Flash Guideline
- Preventing Electrical Injuries
- Working Safely Around Electricity
- Effects of Electrical Shock
- Emergency Electrical Procedures
- MB Electrical Code
- MB Electricians License Act
- Flame Resistant Clothing - Definition
- What is an Arc Flash?
- Video of Arc Flash Accident
- Arc Flash Injury Statistics
- Arc Flash Hazard Risk Categories
- Arc Flash Calculator
- Steps in an Arc Flash Safety Program
- Flash Arc Ratings for Specific Tasks and Voltages
- Extension Cords
- Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
- PPE for Electrical Workers
- Best Practices