Electrical Safety

Electrical hazards: Be aware

On-the-job electrical hazards are more common than people may realize.

Be careful around power lines

Heads up, workers: Power lines can be serious and potentially fatal hazards when proper safety precautions are not followed.

Safety Tips

Terminal blocks

Low-voltage and line-voltage connections can be mixed up easily, even by experienced installers.

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Safety hand tools

Cementex Belt Pouch Tool Combinations feature tools intended for safe use in arc fl ash environments.

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The hazards of aerial lift work

Workers using aerial lifts can be injured or killed if they don’t know how to operate them safely.

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Storage canisters for arc flash PPE

These personal protective equipment storage canisters feature an oversized 14-inch diameter that provides ultimate protection for arc flash suits with hoods or face shields.

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Communication tower work hazards

Falling from height, electrical hazards, inclement weather, equipment failure and structural collapse of towers are some of the hazards that communication tower workers face, according to OSHA. The agency recorded 13 communication tower-related fatalities in 2013, 12 in 2014, three in 2015 and six in 2016.

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Safety tools for electricians

This value pack includes the all-nylon Voltclaw-12, the industry’s first nonconductive wire control tool, and the nonconductive to 1,000V Voltclaw Multi-Gauge.

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Extension cord safety

If extension cords are used at your workplace or jobsite, workers should be aware of a number of safety “do’s” and “don’ts” before plugging in a cord, according to the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation.

Safety Tips

Electrical work tool

The Voltclaw-12 Tool is leading to safer, faster and more productive work methods for electricians and maintenance professionals.

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