Jobsite trying to do the right thing by getting electrical power in early. (Photo: Jan Thomas)
Sometimes you just have to stand back and see the humor in a situation. Laugh a little and then go talk to someone about the dangers. In this case, the GC asked the electrical contractor to provide the main panel and some GFCI outlets early in the job (that’s good). The concrete guys hadn’t gotten there yet, but were on their way (that’s typical). What to do with the panel box set on the ground already wired and running the temporary lights? Here is one solution – not so typical.
After checking out the unusual suspension system, I found that there was no strain on the actual wiring although the height of the service entrance cable and its installation needed to be improved. The ladder access to reach the main breaker might be a little short but that depended upon who was using the ladder. Framing and other construction exposures were going to be a little tricky around this whole installation.
The pad got laid and cured, the electricians came back and reset the panel, the superintendent was asked not to be so creative next time, and I got a funny picture.
Tags: Construction Safety, Electrical Safety, OSHA, Safety Management
Haha, that’s hilarious.
But at the same time it’s very worrying.
Glad to hear that the safety issue was fixed up.