Industrial Safety Facility Safety Brochures-Important Information at Your Fingertips
Leviton leads the way in electrical safety by providing solutions that protect workers and create a secure environment. Electrical safety is critical across all industries, as exposure to electricity remains a significant occupational hazard. Electrical incidents cause severe injuries, downtime, and fatalities. Contractors must be vigilant to avoid safety issues and prevent costly OSHA violations. Fortunately, many common electrical hazards can be easily eliminated by using the right equipment. This article highlights two handy guides that can work in tandem that contractors can use to access important information quickly.
Personnel and Facility Protection Checklist
Leviton’s Personnel and Facility Protection checklist includes ten of the most significant safety hazards, a summary, and a product remedy for each in a colorful, easy-to-read format. It additionally features applicable NEC, NFPA, and OSHA standards. Essential points in the Personnel and Facility Checklist
- Personnel Protection
- Portable Personnel Protection
- Power Pendants
- Outdoor or Indoor Wet and Damp Locations
- Receptacles in Damp or Wet Locations
- Mechanical Interlocks
- Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
- Surge Protection
- Motor Control
- Wire Management
One example of a safety hazard covered in the checklist:
Portable Personnel Protection
Hazard: Portable power tools that are used on circuits without GFCI protection.
Summary: A portable GFCI must trip if a neutral wire is open.
Remedy: Install Leviton’s SmartLock Pro® GFCI receptacles, which have safety features such as tamper-resistant shutters, pilot and guide lights, and weather-resistant versions.
Applicable Standards: NEC Article 210.8(B), OSHA 29 CFR PART 1910.304(b)(3), 1926.404(b)(1), NFPA 70E Article 110.6
For more information, contact your Leviton Distributor or visit the Commercial and Industrial Facility Safety Checklist to contractors and installers.
The Electrical Safety Guide-An Educational Training Manual for
Industry Professionals
Building a comprehensive safety plan for your company takes careful planning and education. Management support is a legal responsibility and a sound economic investment for reducing workman’s compensation costs, property losses, healthcare costs and more.
Every year, workers are seriously injured by contact with electric current, and investigations come down to one conclusion: poor work practices. People working around electrical equipment must learn all they can and insist on training.
Leviton’s Electrical Safety Guide helps companies to build a straightforward electrical safety program. Having a safe company culture involves buy-in from top management and requires each employee to thoroughly understand the importance of personal safety and believe their role in electrical safety is paramount.
For more information visit, Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Leviton remains committed to empowering contractors with the knowledge and tools to maintain a safe work environment. By prioritizing safety, Leviton not only helps protect workers but also assists in minimizing costs, preventing fines, and ensuring long-term operational success.