Time and again, defective electrical appliances cause accidents in companies. This applies in particular to appliances that are connected to a normal socket and are used by hand. In this case, employees can receive a life-threatening electric shock. There is also a risk of fire. In order to prevent accidents at work and damage to property, even small defects, such as in drills or coffee machines, should be detected as early as possible. The electrical appliances in question should then be sorted out, repaired or replaced. A new article from Arbeit & Gesundheit reveals how companies should proceed.