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The Risks of Handling Your Own Electrical Work

Whether you need a simple rewiring project done or you want to install a new breaker box, you should never take on electrical work on your own. The dangers associated with trying to perform electrical maintenance are simply not worth the risk, and that’s not all! Performing electrical work without the proper permits and required work site inspections is illegal in Pennsylvania!

Many homeowners believe that doing the work themselves will save both time and money. Unfortunately, the truth is that handling your own electrical work can cause everything from damage to your home to serious, life-threatening injuries. It can also result in legal trouble, including fines and court costs, if you are found to be working without a permit. Continue reading →

A white space heater sits safely in the middle of a cream colored living room.

5 Space Heater Safety Tips for Winter

Space heaters can be an asset during the cold winter months—especially if you live in a home with poor ventilation or your home heating system isn’t performing as it should. Unfortunately, space heaters are also one of the most common causes of residential fires. In fact, heating equipment like portable heaters is the cause of thousands of household fires every year. Continue reading →

A Brief Look at How Generators Work

Whether your residential lighting has just called it quits during a thunderstorm or your commercial parking lot lighting in Montgomery County is on the fritz after a blizzard, a generator can be a lifesaver when the power goes out. But how exactly do generators function when there’s no electricity to power the device?

Have you ever tried to push two strong magnets together? If you have, you’ve probably noticed that one of two things always happens. First, your magnets might be attracted to one another. If that’s the case, your magnets will fly together, and you’ll have a hard time pulling them apart. However, if the magnets aren’t attracted to one another, you’ll notice that they move in opposite directions—and no matter how hard you try, you cannot force the two poles to stay together. Continue reading →

Celebrate National Preparedness Month At Your Business With These 5 Safety Tips

September is National Preparedness Month! Are you doing everything you can to protect your employees? Use these five quick tips to help your employees enjoy a safer working space.

  • Hold a CPR seminar. Administering CPR can potentially save a customer, client, or employee in the event of cardiac arrest. Prepare your employees to act fast by holding an in-office CPR demonstration.
  • Plan a fire drill. Do you know what to do in the event of an emergency? Host a fire drill this September to refresh your employees’ memories of the proper escape procedure. You can also help keep this information fresh by hosting additional fire drills every few months.  
  • Keep emergency exits clear. In the event of an emergency, a few seconds can mean the difference between safety and serious injury. Clearly mark your emergency exits and instruct employees to keep them clear at all times.
  • Check your parking lot for unsafe conditions. Preparedness doesn’t end inside the office. Take a look at your parking lot and make sure you’re providing a safe exterior space. Note any holes or uneven areas of your asphalt and make appointments to have them filled. If your lights are out, schedule your parking lot lighting installation in Montgomery County now!
  • Open the lines of communication. Your employees are your first line of defense against accidents and injuries. Encourage employees to communicate with you and other managers and report unsafe conditions or hazards.

Now that the fall season is nearly here, it’s almost time for business owners to prepare for the longer nights and shorter days that lie ahead. Is your parking lot prepared? A-1 Electric is here to help! Business owners who need to install parking lot lights in Montgomery County before this winter should contact our team now!