This article is Part 5 of our “Quick Facts About Fire Hazards” series. Check out the other posts on combustible dust, hot work, flammable and combustible liquids and gases, and equipment and machinery hazards. Anywhere electrical wires exist, so does an electrical fire hazard. According to Electrical Contractor Magazine, 22% of workplace fires stem from electrical problems. Here are your quick facts about electrical fire hazards.
What are the biggest electrical hazards in industrial and manufacturing facilities?
The list of potential electrical hazards is long. And many of the problems are related to other types of hazards. For example, faulty electrical wiring can generate a spark that becomes the ignition source for a combustible dust fire. Here are some of the worst electrical hazards:- Old, worn out sockets
- Overloaded outlets
- Faulty or defective wiring
- Faulty appliances or equipment
- Greasy or dusty appliances or equipment
- Static discharge
