djmilic/iStock/Thinkstock
Ecmweb 8092 Working Motors Part 4
Ecmweb 8092 Working Motors Part 4
Ecmweb 8092 Working Motors Part 4
Ecmweb 8092 Working Motors Part 4
Ecmweb 8092 Working Motors Part 4

Working with Motors, Part 4

March 15, 2016
Take note of these “late stage” unsafe acts that can produce serious injury.

Working with motors poses special dangers. Don’t let your guard down as the job winds down. Take note of these “late stage” unsafe acts that can produce serious injury.

• Reaching under the motor while it’s dangling by its lifting eye. Clean the mounting area before moving the motor into position. If you spot something while moving the motor into position, have the person operating the lift stop. Use a tool, not your irreplaceable fingers, to remove the undesired material.

• Using a bar to move a motor without ensuring the motor is still controlled by the lifting system (e.g., lift truck boom) and nobody is on the other side.

• Not verifying rotation before making connections. Always use a rotation tester so you know the direction in which that motor will turn (often saves time and eliminates multiple safety hazards).

• Not verifying the connections are correctly made and insulated (using approved methods).

• Bumping a motor after it’s connected to its load, without knowing for sure what that will do and without having operations’ permission to do it.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of EC&M, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Electrical Conduit Comparison Chart

CHAMPION FIBERGLASS electrical conduit is a lightweight, durable option that provides lasting savings when compared to other materials. Compare electrical conduit types including...

Fiberglass Electrical Conduit Chemical Resistance Chart

This information is provided solely as a guide since it is impossible to anticipate all individual site conditions. For specific applications which are not covered in this guide...

Considerations for Direct Burial Conduit

Installation type plays a key role in the type of conduit selected for electrical systems in industrial construction projects. Above ground, below ground, direct buried, encased...

How to Calculate Labor Costs

Most important to accurately estimating labor costs is knowing the approximate hours required for project completion. Learn how to calculate electrical labor cost.