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12
Months
of Safety
of Safety
May 2023
Electrical Safety
Most Canadians use electricity every day, both in the workplace and at home. However, we don’t often consider the hazards in our day-to-day activities associated with electricity or electrically powered equipment. Injuries and fatalities can result from mishaps involving both low voltage and high voltage.
This safety topic includes information and resources to help you identify the electrical hazards present at your work and strategies for protecting workers.
Basic Training
Course
For workers and supervisors: understand what hazardous energy is and identify it in your workplace. Learn to apply the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (OHSR) requirements for lockout and de-energization to prevent the release of hazardous energy to prevent injuries and property damage.
Electrical SafetyHealth and Safety Resources and Tools
Toolbox Talk
The National Fire Protection Association describes arc flash as “a dangerous condition associated with the release of energy caused by an electric arc.” Arc flash is an accidental electrical explosion usually caused by a short circuit. It happens at higher voltages (around 300 volts and above) and causes electrical conductors to melt, creating a blast […]
Toolbox Talk
When working on equipment or machines, we must remove hazardous energy sources (de-energization). We also need to prevent the unexpected startup of the machinery or equipment by locking it out (lockout). In this Toolbox Talk, discuss the electrical hazards and what controls you have in place related to working with machinery and equipment.
Toolbox Talk
Electricity is dangerous and can cause shocks, arc flashes, or even electrical fires. Recognize these hazards and take appropriate precautions. In this Toolbox Talk, get the basics of the BC Electrical Code—also known as the Safety Standards Act and Electrical Safety Regulation adopted from the Canadian Standards Association's CSA C22.1:21 Safety Standards for Electrical Installations.
Toolbox Talk
Most Canadians use electricity every day, both in the workplace and at home. However, we don’t often consider the hazards in our day-to-day activities associated with electricity or electrically powered equipment.
There are serious gas and electrical safety implications to consider if you are living or working in an area experiencing flooding.
Toolbox Talk
Lockout/tagout is a safety practice. Dangerous machinery is shut off and can’t be started again before maintenance work is done. Lockout/tagout protects workers from serious injury or death while working on equipment.
A question and answer based fact sheet from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.
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Who does this impact? WorkSafeBC has announced that in 2024, as part of their Planned Inspections Initiative, they will be focusing inspections on the following manufacturing classification units (CUs). Historically, workers in these CUs are at higher risk for serious injury....
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