Hierarchy of Controls
Daily Safety Topic

Friday: Identifying Frayed Cables


Friday: Identifying Frayed Cables

Routine visual inspections govern safety. Take a few extra seconds to run your eyes along the lengths of extension cords, whip cables, and flexible conduits before use. Look for cracked rubber, exposed conductors, or crushed sections. A frayed cable isn’t a nuisance—it’s an ignition source and a shock hazard waiting to be touched.