Cable Covers: Safety First Why That Shouldn’t Be A “Shock”

We know a lot of you reading have to be absolutely excited when it comes to working on things like networks and high end machinery and such, after all why else would things like cable covers interest you? So that’s why going over safety with you guys shouldn’t be a shock. Don’t take it the wrong way but we feel that if we’re telling you everything else about cable covers that since everyone’s level of expertise on the subject is different than providing safety information is vital. Especially if we are talking about something like electricity which all in all seriously truly is more than just a shock!

Needless to say the tone of this article will be a little more serious compared to our prior literary outings. So let’s begin on what we can do to make sure we are protecting ourselves as well as our equipment. Of course our own safety is priority number one but next in line definitely has to be equipment safety as well. Because in the event equipment safety is at risk than our own safety will be put at risk too.

Sometimes we forget to think that what could be a simple short circuit with a tiny spark could end up becoming something A LOT bigger if we are not attentive to its happening. That’s why in the event you have to examine and trouble shoot any cable covers issues make sure that you disable the power source nearest the cables. Remember, this is a similar situation to a wire molding project where you have to ensure that wires from the outlet source are in working order.

We want and need the flow of power to perform the amazing technological tasks that is has the capacity too but a lack of respect when working around it can be more harm than good. This is no different when working on cable covers for any purpose. Wearing rubber soled shoes and rubber gloves offer a source of protection.

This won’t turn you into Superman but you are a bit better prepared in the case an electric current tries to get a little crazy. Other things to be aware of are where electric shock is a possibility for instance you’ll want to avoid having wet hands and just plain avoid anything else that’s going to attract electricity. That means if a frayed wire that is still live is flying around don’t go running after it, electric current doesn’t discriminate and organic matter namely us human beings are ripe for the picking as a result.

In severe storms any maintenance or repair work on cable covers should outright be avoided. After all, the cable cover will still be there or in the event of irreparable damage a mere replacement can be furnished after the fact. It’s a payable price unlike the unconditional value of the safety of human life.

Ensure that all equipment you’re working with is in good condition because that can become a catalyst to an electrical disaster when working with cable covers. In the event someone else’s safety is in danger then be careful to prevent another accident by avoiding direct contact with the person. Now don’t get us wrong we want you to be able to help but go about in this way:

• DO NOT stand on a wet surface and make sure you yourself aren’t wet.
• IMMEDIATELY stop the power source by unplugging the appliance or turning off the circuit breaker. Merely turning off the apparatus does not guarantee the electrical current will stop.
• Non-conductive materials that will negate the flow of electricity are needed to aid the victim. You can extend these materials much in the same way as a life saver is used for someone who’s drowning (Examples of non-conductive materials are a piece of wood, rope, cloth or rubber)
• Be certain that you aid the person with one of these non-conductive objects but avoid direct contact at the same time. Use only the material as your method of contact with the victim.
• Seek immediate professional help and hope for the best. Continue to stay at the victim’s side to assure them they’ll be alright.

There’s not enough that we can say about safety. We just hope and wish you the best when it comes to good safety practice when working around cable covers. When in doubt never be afraid to double, triple or even quadruple check to make sure that things like power sources are turned off or that you’re properly grounded to the flow of electric current.

Sure, it may be aggravating to invest a more than normal amount of time in double checking and triple checking however for the few extra seconds with invest in this practice is for the best. In closing dear reader, it should be no “shock” to you by now that we’re out here to provide information in your best interests! Stay safe! And be a good cable organizer!