This month of May, our safety topic highlights the important elements of performing work with electrical components. Here at ICS, we`ve implemented preventive measures and health and safety practices to minimize the risk of electrical work injuries, including shocks, burns, or falls, which can occur if protocols are improperly followed.
To minimize the risk of electrical injuries, we prioritize key measures such as lockout-tagout procedures, using non-conductive tools and equipment, wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and proper housekeeping on-site. Lockout-tagout involves systematically de-energizing live areas after work, with clear tagging to alert workers in the surrounding area. Non-conductive tools substantially reduce the risk of electrical shocks and when combined with Level D PPE, these practices effectively mitigate hazards for personnel arriving and leaving the job site. Mistakes can and do happen. As such, always verify a potential energy source before commencing work and look out for one another!