If you see an electrical hazard such as a smoking cable or worn insulation on a wire, what should you do

If you see an electrical hazard such as a smoking cable or worn insulation on a wire, what should you do

• A. Don't touch it, Tell your supervisor immediately, and Tell your fellow miners so they can avoid hazard.
• B. Try to extinguish any sparks yourself.
• C. Ignore it if not in your immediate path.
• D. Move the hazard with your hands to a safer location.

Answer: (A)

Electric hazards demand immediate avoidance and proper intervention. If you spot a smoking cable or worn insulation, don’t touch it and alert the supervisor right away so the area can be de-energized and secured. Also warn others to stay clear to prevent shock, burns, or a spread of fire. This approach protects you and your coworkers by ensuring the hazard is handled by trained personnel with the right equipment and procedures. Trying to extinguish sparks yourself, ignoring the hazard, or moving the cable with your hands could lead to severe injury or a larger incident.

Electric hazards demand immediate avoidance and proper intervention. If you spot a smoking cable or worn insulation, don’t touch it and alert the supervisor right away so the area can be de-energized and secured. Also warn others to stay clear to prevent shock, burns, or a spread of fire. This approach protects you and your coworkers by ensuring the hazard is handled by trained personnel with the right equipment and procedures. Trying to extinguish sparks yourself, ignoring the hazard, or moving the cable with your hands could lead to severe injury or a larger incident.