Safety is one of the biggest drivers of change in the electrical industry today. Creating a safe working environment is essential to enhancing productivity, reducing downtime and avoiding expenses that were accrued due to an accident — all of which leads to substantially lower costs. Industrial workers interact with electrical hazards in a variety of locations around a facility. According to OSHA, most electrical accidents can be attributed to the following:
One of the first steps a plant manager can do to minimize risk is make sure there is an up-to-date safety plan in place. Electrical accidents within a facility can be prevented through a commitment to safe work practices that are routinely documented and reviewed. Start by developing a list of electrical safety issues that need to be addressed: