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Generator safety isn't just about avoiding accidents; it’s about ensuring the reliability of your equipment and the success of your project or job. From selecting the right generator to proper placement, operation, and maintenance, each step is crucial to safe generator use.
Safety Tips
- Qualified Personnel
- Only certified technicians should install, maintain, and repair large industrial generators.
- Operators must receive proper training on safe startup, shutdown, and emergency procedures.
- Electrical Safety
- Ensure proper grounding and bonding to prevent electrical shocks and equipment damage.
- Use automatic transfer switches to seamlessly transition between utility power and generator power, preventing backfeed.
- Install circuit breakers and fuses to protect the generator and connected equipment from overloads.
- Implement lockout/tagout procedures to prevent accidental energization during maintenance or repairs.
- Exhaust Safety
- Install exhaust systems to direct exhaust fumes away from occupied areas and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Install carbon monoxide detectors in areas where exhaust fumes may accumulate.
- Fire Safety
- Keep appropriate fire extinguishers readily available near the generator.
- Regular Inspections & Maintenance
- Perform regular maintenance checks according to the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Conduct regular drills to test emergency procedures and ensure personnel are prepared to respond to any incidents.
Stay up and running while staying safe with Curtis Power Solutions. Our full line of trailer mounted rental generators, ranging from 50 kW–2000 kW with paralleling options, can be customized to meet your specific needs. We offer short- and long-term rental solutions, as well as permanent installations, and our expert team is here to guide your through the entire process.
Contact our rental department to request with a generator quote.
