Faulty electrical wiring is one
of the common causes of workplace fires. Various workplaces host many kinds of
equipment that consume a great amount of electricity daily, and without proper
wiring, an average workplace can instantly turn into a fire hazard. A professional
fire safety risk assessment helps identify problematic electrical areas.
Old and Faulty Appliances
There are workplaces where some of the appliances have
soldiered on for years. As such, they may have frayed or faulty wiring.
Defective power cords lying on or placed under fabrics may cause cloth surfaces
such as carpets, rugs, or curtains to catch fire. This is true when the wiring
is chafing under the foot traffic.
Big Bulbs
The lighting industry has some products touted to
produce high amounts of luminescence, but at a great cost in wattage. Always
check if the light bulb wattage is suitable for the light fixture; if the amount
exceeds the fixture’s specs, overheating could result in a fire risk.
