Safety Alert
Safety Alert 183 - Electrical Shock Hazard
Safety Alert 183 - Electrical Shock Hazard
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 183
- Electrical Safety
- Electric shock
- Inspection and maintenance
- Ignition source controlOperating and work procedures
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Summary
MMS inspections identified incorrectly wired portable electrical steam pressure-washing units. The alert describes shock risks in three-phase, 440-volt units lacking a separate external earth connection. It advises reviewing installation and manufacturer operating procedures, and considering equipment location because the units may be unsuitable ignition sources in classified areas.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
BSEE Safety Alert 183. Themes: electrical safety.