Electrical Contractor San Francisco

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Electrical Contractor San Francisco
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Ten Safety Rules for Working with Electrical
Equipment

• According to the statistics by National
  Institute of Health of the United States, around
  1000 persons die of electrocution or electric
  hazards every year. The OSHAs electrical safety
  manual includes the list of fatal electrical
  accidents and the reasons behind UAW-electrical
  fatalities. The reasons vary from improper
  grounding of electrical equipment to energy not
  disconnected properly before and during the work.
  
• Only in few cases, the reason for electrocution
  or electricity accident can be stored electrical
  energy or other major circuit issues. But, most
  of the times the electrocution happens because of
  lack of safety practices regarding safety gears
  and safety precautions. As an Electrical
  Contractor San Francisco with past 30 years
  experience in working with both high and low
  voltage electrical equipment, I have prepared
  this safety guideline for the electricians and
  DIY electrical workers. Following simple safety
  rules can save you from serious electrical
  injuries including death, seizures, spinal cord
  damage, burns, and never damages.

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• Always Wear Safety Gear
• You will be working with live electricity and
  electrical equipment, so wearing a safety gear
  does not have any exception. Especially in the
  tasks which involve working with high voltage
  circuits, you should wear non-conducting gloves
  and shoes. The materials such as rubber and wood
  are non-conductive and break the electricity
  circuit.
• Never Touch an Energized Circuit
• If you are working with energized circuit, it
  means you are calling for trouble. So, always
  switch off the circuits and electrical board
  before commencing the work. Disconnecting the
  circuit reduces the risk up to 95.

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• Avoid Wearing Metallic Accessories
• For the DIY individuals, it is easy to forget
  this rule. If you are wearing a metallic band, a
  wrist watch, a ring or any other accessory, it is
  always safe to take them off before working with
  electrical equipment.
• Avoid Contact with Water or Other Conductive
  Liquids
• I believe that it is common sense, but it is
  good to reiterate it. Always keep your hands dry
  when you are working with electrical equipment
  and avoid contact with water with the electrical
  circuit. If water or any other liquid is spilled
  on the electrical circuit, switch off the circuit
  and dry it before resuming the work.
• De-Energize Circuits in Wet Areas
• For the love of swimming pools of Bay Area
  Residents, the Electricians San Francisco have to
  work on swimming pool lights and other areas with
  the wet atmosphere. It is always good to start
  the job with a preliminary investigation of the
  working environment to know the underground
  electric wires and their condition.

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• Insert the right plug in the right socket
• If a plug has three-prongs, always insert it in
  the three-slot socket. Do not try to cut down or
  break the prongs to insert them in appropriate
  circuit as it may cause short circuit.
• Follow the Electrical Codes
• Every area has different electrical codes and
  voltage instructions. When you are working with
  large projects such as wiring of a building or
  circuit breakers, you should ensure compliance to
  electrical codes.
• Watch out for Sparks
• If an electric circuit or equipment is making
  sparks, it means that the circuit needs to be
  changed or repaired.
• Always Check Grounding of Electricity
• The electricity flows to the ground and
  grounding ensures safe electric flow without any
  risk of electric shock.
• Never Leave an Energized Circuit Unattended
• Whether you are working with an electrical board
  or an equipment, never leave an energized circuit
  unattended. Even if you are going for few
  seconds, always de-energize the circuit.

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• Contact
• Kevin Valerio
• 1288 Columbus Ave. 164
• San Francisco, CA 94133
• 415-563-5645
• http//www.bayelectricsf.com