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With the weather getting warmer, it is almost time to start using fans again! But, before we use our fans, there are some safety precautions we need to consider.

Before plugging a fan in, we should check for the following:

Check the general condition of the fan
Any damage to the fan guard
Any missing bolts to the fan guard
Any damage to the blades
Any missing/damaged parts to the fan motor
Check the power cord
Check for damage to the cord
Check for any bare wires
Check the plug for any damage or missing ground prongs
Extension cords should not be used on a permanent basis to power the fan
IF ANY OF THE ABOVE APPLIES, DO NOT USE THE FAN! CONTACT YOUR MAINTAINENCE DEPARTMENT OR YOUR SAFETY COORDINATOR IMMEDIATELY!

Once you have determined that the fan is serviceable, you are ready to plug the fan in.

After you plug the fan in, perform the following steps:

TURN THE FAN AWAY FROM YOU AND YOUR CO-WORKERS!
Fans have collected dust over the winter, so use caution when turning a fan on so you don’t get dust particles in your eyes
Turn away from “clean parts” areas also
Listen for any unusual noise such as:
Vibration
Motor noise
Check electrical connections at motor to ensure no “arcing” is taking place
IF ANY OF THE ABOVE APPLIES, DO NOT USE THE FAN! CONTACT YOUR MAINTAINENCE DEPARTMENT OR YOUR SAFETY COORDINATOR IMMEDIATELY!
Contributed by Todd Lich.