# \#safety

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## [Top 10 Essential Electrical Safety Rules](https://forumautomation.com/t/top-10-essential-electrical-safety-rules/13709)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 7:20am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/top-10-essential-electrical-safety-rules/13709 "2025-11-12T07:20:33Z")

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This post outlines 10 basic electrical safety principles for anyone working with or around electricity. Important factors include not overloading circuits, wearing suitable safety equipment (PPE), turning off electricit…

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## [What is a lightning arrester and how to select a lightning arrester?](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-a-lightning-arrester-and-how-to-select-a-lightning-arrester/6890)

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**Author:** [@ashlin](https://forumautomation.com/u/ashlin)\
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**Last updated:** [August 1, 2019, 4:21am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-a-lightning-arrester-and-how-to-select-a-lightning-arrester/6890 "2019-08-01T04:21:51Z")

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What is a Lightning Arrester A lightning arrester is protective devices to protect the equipment from lightning surge voltages due to lightning strikes while using it there won’t be any disruption of service because it …

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## [Lockout Tagout (LOTO)](https://forumautomation.com/t/lockout-tagout-loto/12984)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/lockout-tagout-loto/12984 "2025-01-27T16:37:40Z")

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What is LOTO? A safety process that locks and tags energy sources to prevent: Accidental Equipment Startup Hazardous Energy Release Workplace Injuries Why is LOTO Important? LOTO ensures: Maximum Protection fo…

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## [Indian Standard (IS) Code for Electrical Safety: Essential Rules for Safe Practices](https://forumautomation.com/t/indian-standard-is-code-for-electrical-safety-essential-rules-for-safe-practices/12566)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 6:19am UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/indian-standard-is-code-for-electrical-safety-essential-rules-for-safe-practices/12566 "2024-09-13T06:19:38Z")

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Indian Standard (IS) Code for Electrical Safety: Essential Rules for Safe Practices Safety Standards Description IS - 585 Voltage and frequency for AC transmission and distribution system. IS - 732 Code o…

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## [Why PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) are important in industries?](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-ppes-personal-protective-equipment-are-important-in-industries/12537)

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**Author:** [@Rabert](https://forumautomation.com/u/Rabert)\
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**Last updated:** [September 6, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/why-ppes-personal-protective-equipment-are-important-in-industries/12537 "2024-09-06T16:37:21Z")

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Protection from Hazards PPE is necessary to protect workers from several hazards in a workplace, including: 1). Physical Hazards: Include cuts, abrasions, & impact injuries. 2). Chemical Hazards: Exposure to poisono…