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Recognize Electrical Defects Before You Touch
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Damaged cords, missing covers and warm panels are warnings that equipment is already failing.
• Inspect cords, plugs, strain reliefs and extension leads before every use. Remove anything with exposed conductor, taped repairs or crushed insulation from service.
• Keep covers, guards and enclosure seals in place — a missing knockout in a hazardous area breaks the enclosure rating.
• Report warm panels, buzzing fittings, repeated tripping or a burning smell, and stop work in that area.
• Never reset a tripped breaker more than once without finding out why it tripped.
Hazardous area rules:
Only equipment rated for the area may be used. A phone, a standard fan or a household extension lead can arc and ignite vapor.
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