Circuit protection devices are not error free. Nuisance trips are an annoying problem we all have to deal with. The name however, can belie how dangerous the problem is. Improper handling of the issue can cause serious injury or death to an employee. Even worse, if one of your team members contributed by adjusting the GFCI’s sensitivity, you or your company could face criminal charges if serious injury or death were to occur.

There is a difference between the “Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter” or GFCI in your home, and the Ground Fault system in your facility. The GFCI in your home is designed to protect human life. A small variation in electrical current will cause the system to trip. The GFCI in your facility how ever is designed with the protection of your system in mind. At work, it’s up to your team to follow safety protocols. To avoid dangerous nuisance trips, we recommend bringing in one of our trained technicians who can measure the leakage current, identify the source and fix the problem. We know how frustrating nuisance trips can be, but it’s important they get addressed by certified professionals.