Electrical Safety

Lockout/Tagout & Arc Flash Hazards Proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures on electrical equipment safeguard workers from hazardous electrical energy releases, which are typically electrical shock and arc flash hazards. Since even low levels of electrical energy can kill, identifying electrical hazards and training in protective procedures is essential. A job hazard analysis (JHA) must be conducted before any work is started on electrical distribution systems or equipment. The first and primary protective procedure should be LOTO, Read more…