When was the last time you influenced a moment of
choice? Whether it is reminding someone
to buckle their seat belt, put on a bike helmet, or to use safety gear at high
heights, when was the last time you spoke up?
What did you learn? What would you
do differently next time?
Safety is something that we, at Destination Homes, believe
is of the utmost importance. Kam
Peterson is our Director of Construction; during our last company huddle he
reviewed with us the importance of safety, particularly electrical safety. We promise to spare you the graphic pictures of
people who were being unsafe during such electrical situations.
Kam explained to all of us that a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter) is not a substitute for grounding and will still trip at 5 mA
(milliamperes). The little double
squares on your tools and construction cords mean that it is double insulated,
which is approved by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration),
making that your safest choice. Other
safety concerns that Kam brought to our attention were:
- Keeping your walkways clear: this will keep your cords from becoming accidently unplugged and avoid any unnecessary wear and tear to a minimum.
- Protect your cords by avoiding sharp metal corners and edges.
- The bottom prong on a 3-prong plug is meant to ground you and keep you safe. In other words don’t cut it off.
- Circuit breakers must be properly identified.
- Stay clear of any exposed wires
- Always use a professional
The result of being unsafe and in electrical situations can
cause serious damage such as, shock, burns, hearing damage and even fatal if
the electrical path passes through your heart.
Thank you Kam for sharing with us how to be safe and aware
of any electrical hazards that we might run into. Be safe out there!
