Electrical panel & equipment
Maintaining your electrical panels and equipment is essential for protecting your employees and preventing costly operational downtime at your facility. By prioritizing proactive maintenance and clear safety protocols, you can effectively mitigate common fire and shock hazards in your workspace.
Key prevention
- Keep the area directly in front of all electrical panels completely clear of storage, debris, or equipment to ensure rapid access during an emergency.
- Perform regular visual inspections to identify signs of overheating, such as discolored components, burning odors, or damaged insulation.
- Ensure all panel doors remain securely closed and latched, using appropriate covers to prevent accidental contact with energized parts.
- Verify that every circuit breaker and switch is clearly labeled so that employees can quickly identify the correct power source during a shutdown.
- Establish a strict policy that prohibits the use of damaged cords or daisy-chained power strips, which can easily overload your electrical system.
Related accident cases
An electrocution occurred due to direct contact with power transmission and distribution lines during live-line work. The worker suffered an electric shock.
An electrical shock occurred due to direct contact with overhead power lines during live-line work.
An electrical shock occurred due to direct contact with power transmission and distribution lines during live-line work.
An employee was electrocuted while performing live-line work. This incident occurred in a power and distribution line area.
An electrocution occurred due to contact with power transmission lines during live-line proximity work.