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for more safety tips Visit nsc.org/members -minute safety talk 5 Power Outages Power outages can occur at work due to weather conditions such as lightning, ice storms, high winds and flooding. Vehicle accidents and animals can also damage poles and power lines. The steps to take can vary depending on the type of building (single level verses multiple levels), the type of work and dependence on electricity, the length of time electricity is unavailable, and weather conditions. Evacuation or moving employees, contractors, customers and visitors to an area with light and ventilation may be necessary. PREPARE FOR A POWER OUTAGE ❑ Become familiar with your organization’s emergency plan for power outages. ❑ Learn about actions to take such as unplugging computers and other equipment and leaving one light on to know when electricity is restored. ❑ Know the location of emergency supplies such as non-perishable food, bottled water, battery-powered radios, first aid supplies, flashlights and batteries. ❑ Learn how to manually open and close power operated security gates and doors. DURING A POWER OUTAGE ❑ Follow organization protocol for reporting an outage. ❑ Shut off computers and other equipment in your work area. This will reduce demand and protect motors from possible surges when power is restored. ❑ Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed. ❑ Ensure that a light is left on so you know when electricity is restored. ❑ Follow your organization’s procedures such as evacuating or moving or sheltering in place. ❑ If air-conditioning is not operating, drink fluids to stay cool. If the heating is out, wear layers of clothing to keep warm. During the summer, close window coverings and blinds during the day when the sun is shining for to keep heat out. In the winter, close window coverings and blinds at night to keep heat in. AFTER AN OUTAGE ❑ Wait approximately 10 minutes before plugging electronics back in to reduce demand when power is restored. ❑ Follow other guidelines as directed by emergency, operations or IT personnel. 1017 900011092 © 2017 National Safety Council
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Power OutagesPower outages can occur at work due to weather conditions such as lightning, ice storms, high winds and flooding. Vehicle accidents and animals can also damage poles and power lines.
The steps to take can vary depending on the type of building (single level verses multiple levels), the type of work and dependence on electricity, the length of time electricity is unavailable, and weather conditions. Evacuation or moving employees, contractors, customers and visitors to an area with light and ventilation may be necessary.
PREPARE FOR A POWER OUTAGE
❑ Become familiar with your organization’s emergency plan for power outages.
❑ Learn about actions to take such as unplugging computers and other equipment and leaving one light on to know when electricity is restored.
❑ Know the location of emergency supplies such as non-perishable food, bottled water, battery-powered radios, first aid supplies, flashlights and batteries.
❑ Learn how to manually open and close power operated security gates and doors.
DURING A POWER OUTAGE
❑ Follow organization protocol for reporting an outage.
❑ Shut off computers and other equipment in your work area. This will reduce demand and protect motors from possible surges when power is restored.
❑ Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.
❑ Ensure that a light is left on so you know when electricity is restored.
❑ Follow your organization’s procedures such as evacuating or moving or sheltering in place.
❑ If air-conditioning is not operating, drink fluids to stay cool. If the heating is out, wear layers of clothing to keep warm. During the summer, close window coverings and blinds during the day when the sun is shining for to keep heat out. In the winter, close window coverings and blinds at night to keep heat in.
AFTER AN OUTAGE
❑ Wait approximately 10 minutes before plugging electronics back in to reduce demand when power is restored.
❑ Follow other guidelines as directed by emergency, operations or IT personnel.
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Interrupción del suministro eléctricoLas interrupciones del suministro eléctrico en el trabajo pueden producirse por condiciones climáticas como relámpagos, tormentas de hielo, vientos fuertes e inundaciones. Accidentes de vehículos y animales también pueden dañar los postes y los cables de luz.
Las medidas a tomar pueden variar según el tipo de edificio (de un piso o de varios pisos), el tipo de trabajo y la dependencia a la electricidad, la duración de la falta de electricidad y las condiciones climáticas. Puede ser necesario evacuar el lugar o trasladar a empleados, contratistas, clientes y visitantes a un área con luz y ventilación.
PREPÁRESE PARA UNA INTERRUPCIÓN DEL
SUMINISTRO ELÉCTRICO
❑ Familiarícese con el plan de emergencia para interrupciones del suministro eléctrico de su empresa.
❑ Aprenda las medidas a tomar, como desenchufar computadoras y otros equipos y dejar una luz prendida para saber cuándo se restaura la electricidad.
❑ Conozca la ubicación de los suministros de emergencia, como alimentos no perecederos, agua embotellada, radios a batería, suministros de primeros auxilios, linternas y baterías.
❑ Aprenda cómo abrir y cerrar manualmente puertas y portones de seguridad eléctricos.
DURANTE UNA INTERRUPCIÓN DEL
SUMINISTRO ELÉCTRICO
❑ Siga el protocolo de la empresa para informar una interrupción.
❑ Desenchufe computadoras y otros equipos en su zona de trabajo. Esto reducirá la demanda y protegerá motores de posibles sobretensiones al restaurar la electricidad.
❑ Mantenga la puerta de refrigeradores y congeladores cerrada.
❑ Asegúrese de dejar una luz prendida para saber cuándo se restaura la electricidad.
❑ Siga los procedimientos de su empresa con respecto a evacuar el lugar o trasladarse a un refugio designado.
❑ Si el aire acondicionado no funciona, beba líquidos para permanecer fresco. Si la calefacción no funciona, use capas de ropa para mantenerse abrigado. Durante el verano, cierre cortinas y persianas durante el día cuando brilla el sol para mantener el calor afuera. En el invierno, cierre cortinas y persianas durante la noche para mantener el calor adentro.
DESPUÉS DE UNA INTERRUPCIÓN DEL
SUMINISTRO ELÉCTRICO
❑ Espere unos diez minutos antes de volver a enchufar los artículos electrónicos para reducir el demande al restaurar la electricidad.
❑ Siga las pautas indicadas por el personal de emergencias, de operaciones o de informática.
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