Foundational Safety Measures That Reduce Electric Utility Hazards

Dianoush Emami is a well established electrical engineering professional working out of California. Mr. Emami has overseen diverse projects that ensured the reliability and performance of power plants. A particular focus for Dianoush Emami involved the implementation of safety programs specific to various environmental remediation and power plant projects.

When it comes to electric utility hazards, the four most common sources of fatalities and injuries are falls, engulfment in confined spaces, electrocution, and fires and explosions. One of the logistic solutions to these issues is by moving the power control station to the ground level from a raised platform, thereby eliminating the occurrence of falls. Also, slip and fall incidents can be significantly reduced by using textured floor tape in place of floor paint. 

Employees can also put up engineering controls by using physical barriers like railings, machine guards, and locked-out machines, to prevent them from walking into dangerous situations. In addition to using protective equipment, raising awareness on proper safety protocol and adhering to a standard operating procedure can also help reduce the risk of getting injured or worse while on the job.