1.   Compliance With Standard Safety Principles

To ensure the safety and operational efficiency of electrical installation, you must follow the standard safety principles issued for working. It’s also important to keep a check on the quality and safety of the electrical equipment. Since old electrical systems are more prone to damage, you will have to work more carefully on them.

2.   Use Lockout or De-energize Your Equipment

You must de-energize the wires and exposed electrical parts of the equipment before you start working on them. Lockout systems are designed to maintain and ensure the protection of workers while performing service and maintenance tasks. So, their use will be a wise decision.

3.   Prevent Yourself from Electrical Lines

When performing any overhead maintenance task, be cautious of all the electrical lines near you. If you have to use the ladder for such tasks, make sure that your ladder has non-conductive side rails. A distance of 10 feet from electrical wires is necessary to ensure your safety.

4.   Don’t Work on Electrical Wires Without Proper Knowledge

If you have no proper knowledge and experience of working on electrical wires, don’t work on such projects. Instead of working on a live electrical wire by yourself, make sure to consult with a certified electrician or electricity personnel.

5.   Keep The Cords Tidy & Secure

Electrical safety standards are not for operational usage only. Instead, you also have to keep the power cords safe and secure when they are not in use. Don’t wrap the cords around any electrical equipment system, since it can cause heating and eventually an electrical spark.

6.   Do Not DIY!

Many people tend to perform their regular electrical maintenance or installation tasks with the help of DIY guides. However, it can be harmful to both you and your property in so many ways. If any particular issue arises that you can’t deal with, consult a specialist instead of working on your own.

ProTech Electrical Services is a professional company in electrical installation and repair. You can consult anytime, and we will be there to check and fix your electrical installation within no time!