Detecting & Handling Electrical Leakage

Summary: This article helps you recognize signs of electrical leakage, causes and safe procedures for handling electrical leakage incidents in factories.

1. Signs of electrical leakage

• Electrical equipment is unusually hot.
• RCDs frequently trip.
• Users feel tingling when touching equipment.

2. Causes of electrical leakage

• Damaged wires, poor insulation.
• Degraded equipment, lack of regular maintenance.
• Grounding system not up to standard.

3. Procedures for handling electrical leakage

1. Immediately turn off the power.
2. Check and identify the leakage location.
3. Replace or repair damaged equipment.
4. Recheck grounding and leakage protection systems.

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