Powering Up Safely: Portable Generator Tips

As we all know, portable generators are useful during power outages. The same gasoline-powered portable generators that keep the lights burning, the freezer cold and the house warm when a storm shuts off the electricity, can also jeopardize your health in minutes if you fail to follow safe practices.

The most common dangers associated with portable generators are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrical shock or electrocution and fire hazards. Most of the deaths and injuries associated with portable generators are from CO poisoning from generators used indoors or in partially enclosed spaces.

To ensure equipment is being used safely, read more here.