If equipment is found to be unsafe and poses electrical hazards, what should be done?

When equipment is found to be unsafe and presents electrical hazards, reporting, tagging, and removing it from service is the appropriate course of action. This approach ensures that the equipment is clearly marked as unsafe, which prevents untrained personnel from inadvertently using it. Tagging serves as a visual warning and communicates to everyone that the equipment should not be operated until it has been properly evaluated and repaired. Removing it from service also protects employees from potential injury caused by electrical hazards due to faulty or unsafe equipment.

This course of action aligns with best practices in electrical safety, emphasizing the importance of addressing hazards systematically rather than allowing continued use or attempting quick fixes that may not adequately ensure safety.