Electrical safety in the brewery

The podcast episode highlights the importance of electrical safety in breweries. It discusses the increase in OSHA citations related to electrical safety and explains how violations can lead to injuries and OSHA penalties. The episode shares a personal account of an electrical accident in a brewery, detailing the circumstances and the physical effects on the individual. It emphasizes the need for training, policies, and procedures to ensure electrical safety and highlights the importance of conducting risk assessments and lockout/tagout practices. The podcast also recommends involving qualified electrical contractors for inspections and preventative maintenance.