On any type of construction site, be it a job from ground up, a Solar installation, or even a simple service call, an electrical shock can come from the use of many types of tools, electric drills, saws, concrete breakers, roto hammers, ect. If these electrical tools and their power cords are not checked and properly maintained, the user of that tool or cord may be subject to electrical shock, which could result in burns and even death. OSHA requires that when using an electrical tool, or extension cord, it must be connected to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI), which disconnects the power at the slightest hint of an electrical problem.

The two safest ideas that I can recommend would be:

  • At the beginning of every day you should first check all your extension cords and power tools
  • Only plug into a GFCI protected circuit

If you notice that you have an extension cord, or electric tool with a bad cord, get it replaced/repaired immediately before continuing with that cord or tool.

Len
Safety Director

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