Essential Health & Safety Tips for Your Backup Diesel Generator
Does your business use a backup commercial or industrial diesel generator? These heavy-duty machines serve an important purpose—keeping the power flowing to critical business systems when the main electrical grid fails. Diesel generators are known for their extreme durability and long engine life. However, it’s crucial to take the proper precautions to ensure safe operation and keep your system in prime condition.
At Valley Power Systems, we want to ensure that our customers are ready for whatever power situation they may find themselves in. Follow our list of essential health and safety tips to maintain generator reliability at your site.
Never Run Power System Indoors
Diesel generators should never be operated indoors because they produce carbon monoxide (CO), a colorless, tasteless, and odorless gas. This makes CO extremely dangerous and impossible to detect on your own. If you have a portable unit, ensure it is placed outside away from any doors, windows, and vents....