Always

  • Check equipment, cords and attachments before each use.
  • Report any damaged equipment promptly.
  • Make sure equipment is properly grounded and plugged into grounded circuits.
  • If flammable or corrosive chemicals are nearby, use extreme caution with electricity. Follow your company's procedures for operating electrical equipment in the vicinity.
  • Use your company's lockout/tagout procedures to ensure that equipment is turned "off" and stays "off" during maintenance and repairs.
  • Stay clear of energized parts where ever possible. If you must work with energized parts, always use protective equipment, such as rubber gloves, sleeves, blankets, mats and nonconducting tools.
  • Keep conductive materials away from sources of electricity. These include steel wool, metallic cleaning cloths and some chemical solutions.

Never

  • Never modify or remove a guard.
  • Never use electrical equipment in wet or damp locations unless the equipment was designed to be used there. Always use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in damp areas.
  • Never use equipment that you know is damaged.
  • Never leave an electrical panel door off or open.
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