WHAT’S AT STAKE?

The only people who should be working on energized electrical equipment are those who are fully trained and qualified, properly equipped and authorized to do so. For the rest of us, we need a basic understanding of how electricity works and how to avoid electric shock.

WHAT’S THE DANGER?

Always be aware electricity will take the shortest path from its source to the ground. That path could be right through you, causing electrical shock.

EXAMPLE

Here’s an example of what can go wrong: A trained and qualified electrical technician was called to Lining Machine Number One because of problems with a main drive […]