Ensure that electrical equipment is maintained in good working order. Check it frequently. Faulty equipment should be marked accordingly; it is advisable not to store it in the work area.
Check flexible cords, cables, plugs and receptacles for fraying, kinking, cuts, cracks and other damage. When using equipment with a cable reel, ALWAYS unwind the cable completely from the reel.
Do not allow electrical equipment and flexible electrical cords to come into contact with water. Electrical equipment must be protected by fuses with appropriate characteristics.
Never allow improper use of electrical equipment and never use any defective electrical equipment. Failure to follow this rule may result in a fatal accident.
Avoid pinching or damaging cables of mobile electrical equipment, such as those used on lifts, etc.
Workers handling electrical equipment must be trained in basic first aid techniques.
In case of electric shock:
- Before approaching the victim, turn off the power supply.
- If this is not possible, DO NOT APPROACH THE VICTIM, but try to push or pull it away from the electrical source using a dry, non-conductive material.
- Provide first aid if you know how to do so.
- SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
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