What Are the Top Electrical Safety Hazards in Food and Beverage Manufacturing Plants?

Quick answer: Food and beverage plants face distinct electrical hazards because of constant washdown, moisture, corrosive cleaning chemicals, temperature extremes, and heavy motor loads. The top risks are water and shock from sanitation washdown, corrosion that degrades enclosures and connections, ground faults from moisture intrusion, arc flash on motor-heavy distribution, and aging insulation. The defenses […]