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Common Office Safety and Health Hazards - Electrical Equipment
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Electrical accidents in an office usually occur as a result of faulty or defective
equipment, unsafe installation, or misuse of equipment. The following guidelines
should be adhered to when installing or using electrical equipment:
- Equipment must be properly grounded
to prevent shock injuries
- A sufficient number of outlets
will prevent circuit overloading
- Avoid the use of poorly maintained
or non-approved equipment
- Cords should not be dragged over
nails, hooks, or other sharp objects
- Receptacles should be installed
and electric equipment maintained so that no live parts are exposed
- Machines should be disconnected
before cleaning or adjusting. Generally, machines and equipment should be locked
or tagged out during maintenance.
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