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Ensuring Correct Electrical Systems for Warehouses 

The simplest warehouses often consist of little more than four walls and a roof with plenty of space to store inventory, equipment, and other crucial items for your business. However, if you run a warehouse, you know there are many things required to keep employees safe and protect your inventory and equipment. 

Along with all your other responsibilities, you have to ensure that your electrical system’s wiring and other components meet local compliance codes. Follow the tips below and partner with an experienced commercial electrical contractor to keep your team, inventory, equipment, and property safe from electrical fires and other preventable disasters.

6 Tips for Safe Warehouse Electrical Systems and Practices

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforces guidelines to reduce injuries on the job. They also oversee electrical wiring and systems in commercial buildings such as warehouses. In order to avoid fines and ensure maximum safety, it’s important to know, understand and follow OSHA electrical regulations. 

Not only can failure to comply with these regulations lead to injuries and fatalities, but it can also result in a citation from OSHA. This is another reason it’s important to find an electrical contractor with the knowledge and experience to install or upgrade the electrical equipment in your warehouse.

Here are six ways to improve electrical safety and performance in your warehouse:

  • Conduct timely maintenance. Schedule routine electrical inspections with a qualified technician and carry out the specified maintenance needed to keep your electrical system running efficiently.
  • Replace damaged outlets, wires, and lockout devices. It’s important to replace damaged electrical equipment immediately. This includes worn lockout devices and frayed wires.
  • Install the right safety devices. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GCFIs) help prevent overloads and electrical fires. AFCIs and circuit breakers are additional safety devices you should install.
  • Train your staff. Comprehensive safety programs should include periodic electrical safety training for all employees. 
  • Inspect your electrical system. Conducting a thorough inspection every year can help you spot problems before they threaten the safety of your employees. 
  • Plan for severe weather. Do you have a plan to keep your warehouse safe from lightning and storm damage that can cause power surges and electrical hazards? For regulatory and safety purposes, it’s important to have documented procedures for natural disasters that affect your electrical system.

Avoid Dangerous Warehouse Electrical Problems 

You probably take pride in knowing the details of everything that comes in and out of your warehouse. It’s important to partner with the right local electrical contractor who has the same level of earnestness and dedication. At J&S Electrical Contractors, Inc., you’ll find master electricians with many years of experience. You can trust us to install, maintain, repair, and upgrade the electrical systems for your warehouse in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware. Our commercial services are available year round, and you can call us for emergency storm damage assessment and repairs.

For correct electrical systems in your warehouse, call J&S Electrical Contractors, Inc. at 215-633-8330 or contact us online to discuss your warehouse electrical needs.