This is scary stuff! Extension cords running through a puddle are an electrocution—and an OSHA violation—waiting to happen.
The moral: Electrical cords should be double insulated and not used in wet conditions. Make sure employees inspect electrical cords before each use. If condition are wet, try to substituted a battery operated power tool that doesn’t need an extension cord.
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