Occupational electrocutions continue to be a serious problem throughout the United States. Electric shock, burns and injuries from falls when you are shocked are serious.
Sloppy practices can also lead to fires and explosions from stray sparks.
Your hand tools and all other electrical equipment must be grounded. Never remove the third prong from a plug so you can use it in a two-prong extension cord or ungrounded outlet. If your tools or cords have exposed wires or damaged insulation, immediately report it to your supervisor and do not use until it is repaired. Stay away from switch boxes and outlets that have broken or missing covers. The loom had become energized when an electrical, three-prong connector from a thread feeder machine was inserted into a damaged receptacle mounted on the loom.