Proper use of personal protection equipment, ladders, lifts and scaffolding are critical to keeping security technicians safe. It’s also important to follow regulations pertaining to hazardous chemicals, electrical safety, and fall protection.
Technicians may encounter a range of potentially dangerous hazards in the course of installing and servicing security systems. In addition to encountering potential electrical hazards and unsafe chemicals, technicians also may need to use equipment such as lifts that could be dangerous if not operated properly.
A range of regulations, primarily from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), are aimed at protecting workers from hazards such as these. And some states may have additional requirements, explains Les Gold, author of SDM’s column “Security & the Law,” as well as partner with Los Angeles-based law firm Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp.