May is the National Electrical Safety Month and in this month, find out what are the most common electrical safety hazards occurring at workplaces across United States. Make your facility's electrical system safer with Current Solutions PC's "Twelve Phase Electrical Safety Program". For more information on our electrical safety programs, call us at 914-347-8480, or visit our website www.CurrentSolutionsPC.com

1. Common Workplace Electrical Hazards
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2. Electricity is one of the primary needs of today’s lifestyle and has become essential in
every aspects. But it also has proven to be one of the most disastrous hazards know to
man. Whether you are using or while maintaining it, electricity can present seriously
hazardous conditions.

3. Explosions
Electrical explosions can be extremely dangerous as it can rapidly vaporizes metal and
insulation material. The primary cause of an electrical explosion could be a current
fault.

4. Fires
Electrical fires could burn down the whole facility within few minutes. The most
common causes of electrical fires according to the USFA (U.S Fire Administration) are
faulty electrical outlets and old appliances and equipment.
Electrical fire caused by outdated wiring are also one of primary reason of electrical
fires in both commercial and residential facilities.

5. Electrocution
Electrocution is the name given to
deaths caused by electrical
shocks. Any contact of human
body part with any source of
electricity can result as current
passing through muscles or hair
and can cause death.
Electrocution can also occur due
to poorly insulated wire or
undergrounded equipment. Some
other causes include using
electricity or electrical equipment
while in contact with water.
The most common cause of
electrocution occurrence in
workplace are avoiding OSHA and
other safety regulatory practices
by both employee and employer.

6. Burns
When electricity passes through
the body, it can cause electrical
burn with rapid injury. Only in
United States, every year more
than 1,000 deaths are reported
due to electrical burns. Unlike
other burns such as thermal and
chemical, it can severely damage
tissues deeper underneath the
skin.
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7. Twelve Phase Electrical Safety Program
Protect your employees from explosions, fires, electrocution, burns and many other
electrical hazards with Current Solutions PC’s “Twelve Phase Electrical Safety
Program”.
Our safety program not only ensures employee safety but also ensures compliance
with industry standards and regulatory requirements applicable to electrical power
systems and minimize the possibility of precious loss of life and money.
For more information on our twelve phase electrical safety program, call us at
914-347-8480, or visit our website www.CurrentSolutionsPC.com now.
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