How to Stop Electric Shock: Keeping Industrial Workplaces Safe During the Rains
Monsoon in South Asian countries like India and Bangladesh starts in June and may last up to September.These 4 months are critical for industry owners where hundreds of machines operate on high voltage.
Water and electricity are a ‘deadly’ combination. You may come across viral incidents of ‘electrocution from touching electric posts’ during monsoon.
This is why, government circulates special electrical safety guidelines to follow during the rains. However, it is often easy to keep yourself protected following these. The only thing you have to do is ‘stay away from all electric gadgets during the rain. But, can you avoid getting near high-voltage machines if you are working at an industrial facility?
Therefore, it is essential to cement the notion that ‘prevention is better than cure’ during the monsoons.
To start with, you can use an electrical rubber mat; but before purchasing the industrial rubber mat flooring, get the answer for ‘why’ should you do that.
How does rain impact electrical safety at workplaces?
Apart from the wet weather during the monsoon specifically, countries like Singapore, Malyasia and Indonesia having a tropical climate, experience rain spells frequently.
Wondering why should you take extra precautions during the rain? Take a look how rain water increases the chance of accidents during the monsoon:
Do you know you can stay stress-free with a Duratuf electrical mat?
Yes, Duratuf non-conductive electrical mats are considered a savior by 3023+ customers across all seasons. We specifically recommend using the IS 15652 electrical rubber mat if you are using it within India. You should use the IEC 61111 mats UAE, Saudi and other GCC countries.
You can go for the IS 15652 11 kV rubber mat for medium voltage applications. For choosing electrical protective mats for higher or lower voltages, go can follow the technical specifications on our product page.
On the contrary, for global applications, we recommend using the IEC 61111 electrical mat.
These heavy duty industrial rubber mats are effective in reducing slips and trips.They are considered anti rubber mat.
Below are the reasons to choose the Duratuf rubber mat for electrical room during the monsoon:
Water resistance: Duratuf X-Volt, IEC 61111:2009, and ASTM D178 mats are water resistant. They do not soak water in case there is a spillage. Moisture from the floors cannot penetrate our electrical hazard mats. Is it not the need of the hour during the monsoons when water-logging from rains becomes frequent?
Our IS 15652 electrical anti slip mat rubber has 1,00,000 MΩ insulation resistance with
water when tested at 5000 V (min).
Note: You must not keep an electrical mat near water for a prolonged time, allowing it to soak in the water. It will affect their functionality.
Anti-Skid surface: If you are concerned with incidents of falls, slips, and trips due to slippery floors, you must buy rubber mats with ‘anti-slip’ features. Not all rubber mat electrical options are anti-slip or anti-skid. This is a special feature that needs to be incorporated.
Duratuf X-Volt rubber mats for electrical environments have dotted surfaces above and textured surfaces below- making them stay at their place. They are of optimum thickness that does not feel bulky while installing yet can sustain heavy foot traffic. This is why they are used as a anti slip mat, also.
Quality-Certified: During our quality tests, we test the water resistance of each electrical rubber mat individually. We mention that in our third-party ERDA certificates, as well.
For the IEC mats, used in UAE, Saudi and other parts of the world, a piece of the mat is dipped in water for 24 hours, then it is tested for IR.
You may ask for a sample while ordering your rubber mat online!
5 tips to keep your factory protected shielded during the wet weather
While you can stay safe with an electrical mat, it is not foolproof. You have to the rubber mat electrical options with other things like:
In Conclusion
Rains bring relief after the summers but they also trigger accidents. Electrical accidents are quite frequent near high-voltage machines but rainwater increases the numbers.
Stay safe with a Duratuf electrical mat and guidance from industry specialists. Whether you run a manufacturing, construction, power plant, metal processing unit, or mining plant, connect with us to minimize downtime during the rains.
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