Electrical Safety in the Home & Workplace
The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) states that many residential fires are caused by electrical problems and that hundreds of people are electrocuted every year. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) determined that electricity within the workplace environment can be hazardous and they have implemented rules and regulations to protect employees from electrical dangers.
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Basic Safety
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ESFI has determined that aging homes built before 1973 are not suited to meet the current electrical demands that most homes require. Repairing or updating old wiring is recommended by the ESFI for aging homes. Counterfeit electrical products can be another major area of concern for electrical problems within the home.
Protection
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Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) are contemporary circuit breakers that automatically shut off when they detect fires. Tamper-Resistant Outlets (TROs) protect small children from electrocution. These are some of the contemporary and important features of electrical safety for the home.
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Standards
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OSHA's electrical safety in the workplace begins by training employees how to work properly within an electrical environment. Another important aspect of OSHA's electrical workplace standards deals with the examination, installation, and inspection of electrical equipment by employers.
PPE
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a free requirement for employees that must be provided by their employers. This ruling from OSHA helps to ensure that employees have the proper protection from electrical hazards within a work environment.
Safety Booklets
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Controlling Electrical Hazards is a booklet from OSHA that gives employers vital information about electrical safety in the workplace. ESFI has booklets for electrical safety within the home.
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