It’s “Electrical Safety” month. Let’s not forget “Safety” for the Electrician.

It's "Electrical Safety" month: A time to reflect on the dangers of AC current in the household. We should never forget the dangers for those who get the electricity to us - the electrician.

Covington, United States - May 9, 2019 /PressCable/ —

Electricians work in a lot of different settings and could be exposed to different health hazards. The following article is written to help the electrician remain safe during the work day.

Electricians should wear a hard hat to protect their heads, especially in construction areas that they are working in. Accidents do happen so electricians should not risk any kind of injury. Ear plugs are important to protect your hearing in areas with loud noises, and should be worn in construction and heavy work areas. Goggles will protect your eyes from debris flying through the air, and from certain weather conditions outside. An electrician should wear no jewelry on the job because gold and silver can be conductors of electricity.

An electrician must pick out good work boots that are slip resistant. Your boots must give you good traction to work in all conditions. Sometimes rubber boots are used for wet areas. Your boots should be warm on your feet in cold weather conditions. The type of boots you choose are very important for your job. Safety shoes are good for many reasons and protect your feet from heavy objects. Electricians Gloves should be worn when doing outside work, especially in cold temperatures. These gloves should perform while not getting in the way with the work that they do. If an electrician has long hair, they should tie it back to keep some distance from machinery. Long hair should be put back in a pony tail or fixed high up on your head to keep from falling in your face while you are working. Long hair can also get caught up in machinery if you are standing too close.

Another hazard for an electrician is fatal risk of electric shock. Most people don’t realize but the current in your home or a business can carry enough electrical power to cause electrocution and even death. If you come in contact with a live part of live “hot wire”, this could be very dangerous and could kill or injure a person. You can also get electric burns.

Hazards of falling, tripping and slipping are also health issues for an electrician. To avoid having an accident an electrician must watch out for wet or oily surfaces, spills, loose rugs, mats and slippery flooring, poor lighting in areas, clutter in the way, uneven walk surfaces and other things that may cause injury. Electricians should be aware of their surroundings at all times and the potential danger that could be around them. If an electrician is working at heights, they should be careful with their footing to keep from falling, tripping and slipping. An electrician can easily loose their footing if they are working at heights and climbing ladders. They must make sure they have good work boots that will give them traction on smooth or wet surfaces.

Electricians can also get an eye injury from flying particles in the air and should wear eye protection when working and using tools. Dust, dirt and other particles from power tools can fly through the air causing eye injury. Working in hot and cold temperatures can also be dangerous to your health. When you are working in very hot temperatures there is a danger of heat stroke. In the coldest temperatures there is a danger of hypothermia. Both of these health issues require immediate medical attention. Even Molds, fungi and bacteria can also be a health issue for electricians. Electricians work in moist and wet areas at times. In homes and buildings moulds and fungi can grow on drywall, fabric, wood, ceiling tiles, wallpaper and carpeting. Any moist area can be affected by this and can be a health hazard to a electrician.

Some of the most common injuries for electricians are to the back, knees, fingers and hands. There are things that an electrician can do on the job that can lead to pain and discomfort in these areas of their body. Some of these things that can lead to pain are working in very hot or cold temperatures, staying in the same position for long periods of time, holding vibrating tools, constant pressure from a hard surface on the body, constant moving of the body from twisting, stooping and reaching and using force on your body to perform any task. It’s always a good idea to perform stretching exercises before going to work to relieve stress on your body and muscles.

Constant hand movement can cause pain and sometimes permanent injury. When ever possible it is best to use hand tools and power tools to do the job. Hold your tools close to your body to prevent fatigue and to make the job easier. Back injury can be another problems for electricians. Lifting, pulling, pushing and carrying heavy loads can cause serious back injury. Using teamwork and mechanical items will help prevent back injury. Also being more careful about the way you lift, pull and push items can also help to lower the risk of back injury.

Because an electrician has to bend over many times, it is hard to keep a good posture while working. Try using lighter weight tools and as many automated hand tools as possible. Stand as straight as possible while doing work. To make the job easier on yourself wear a tool belt and only carry the tools that you will need to do for each job. Wear gloves, knee pads and the proper eyewear on the job. Try and find tools that fit your hands properly. Buy tools with a good grip. Keep the area you are working in clean and free of debris so you won’t fall or trip.

Ozburn Electrical Contractors, Inc. instills in it’s employees the value of safety first. Our employees meet various stringent safety requirements when working on the job site. For more information about how Ozburn Electrical Contractors can help you and your company in a safe manner, give us a call today at 770-784-1618 or email us at [email protected].

Contact Info:
Name: Terry Ozburn
Email: Send Email
Organization: Ozburn Electrical Contractors, inc.
Address: 8316 Hazelbrand Road Northeast, Covington, Georgia 30014, United States
Phone: +1-770-784-1618
Website: https://www.ozburnelectric.com

Source: PressCable

Release ID: 510434