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Electricity does not cause harm in the workplace. With all of the proper safety rules being followed and safety equipment being worn and safety guards in place, there is no greater risk than anything else within the workplace.
Some of the basic safety precautions you should take when working with electricity include avoiding water, do not use frayed cords, and always turn off the main breakers. Using rubber gloves, goggles, and insulated tools are other safety precautions when working with electricity.
to prevent accidents that came from electricity.like fire
It's a standing pilot light, the flame also produces constant low levels of electricity (Millivolts) to control the safety and gas valves.
insulators or insulation does not permit electricity to flow through you.
safety hazard
A "safety hazard" is something that could cause a person to be injured or killed.
Cost of maintenance (chemicals, cleaning, repairs) Cost of operation (electricity for the pump) Safety Hazard (drowning) Reduction of property value.
safety hazard: causes external harm (broken leg, sprained wrist) health hazard: causes disease. EX. Safety hazard is like not smoking around certain chemical carrying equipment (ie storage tanks) health hazard is not smoking in restaurants or other public areas.
to children
danger, risk, hazard
Can create fire as safety risk.it is a hazard by its self and one need to manage it
An opening in a wall or floor is a safety hazard and must be either covered or guarded.
The objective of a safety hazard analysis is to identify unacceptable risks and correct them before they become injuries, illnesses or property damage.
Litter can be a safety hazard if it is note adequately controlled. Uncontrolled litter can be the cause of injuries resulting from slips and falls, and can also be a fire hazard. More generally, a workplace that is neat and clean is usually a workplace with a good safety attitude and a good safety record. A workplace that is messy and littered often is not.
A hazard in the health and safety context is a material, condition, or circumstance that has the potential for causing injury, illness or death in people or damage to property.
How can employees directly support Hazard Analysis and countermeasures functions of the Army Safety Program