Electrical hazards exist in almost every workplace. I agree to read and follow all safety rules outlined in this booklet. Electrical hazards awareness page 5 of 49 efcog electrical safety improvement project objectives terminal objective 1. This gap between these two groups of professionals needs to be bridged to ensure electrical hazards and the risks arising from those hazards are effectively. A gfci receptacle used in place of standard receptacle. Good housekeeping requires all employees to observe activities that could cause electrical shock hazards. Provides information about the hazards that electrical workers may experience as a part of their jobs. Always wear ppe designed and recommended for the job. Contact your supervisor for additional safety training if your job involves repairing, installing or working on energized parts. The primary hazards associated with electricity and its use are. Protect employees, students, visitors, property and the environment from potential hazards. Electrical hazards and safety measure awareness of residential electricity usersplays significant role in enhancing safety of lives and property. Take precautions to reduce injury and fatality risk.
The most common causes of electrical hazards in office environments are faulty or defective equipment, unsafe installation, or misuse of equipment particularly extension cords, power strips, and surge protectors. An understanding of these principles is essential for comprehension of oshas electrical safety standards. The basic guidelines regarding the safe handling of electricity documented below will help you while working with electricity. Electrical safety hazards of overloading cable trays. Why is it so important to work safely with or near electricity. Electrical safety construction covers electrical safety for the construction industry. The basic guidelines regarding safe handling of electricity documented below will help you while working with electricity. Its vitally important to take safety precautions when working with electricity. The level of awareness on electrical hazards and safety. Electrical injuries an arc flash is a release of energy caused by an electric arc figure 262. Electrical hazard awareness study guide given information regarding electrical safety, various examples, and realistic work scenarios, the student shall be able to identify and describe electrical hazards and precautions that should be taken to avoid injury in the workplace. Hand tools regular inspection, testing of electrical integrity and replacement where appropriate heaters elements isolate from combustible material, guarding, special construction required in hazardous areas machines periodical inspection, electrical testing and maintenance, good electrical safety design e. Be aware of buried, underground electrical hazards. Nonelectrical skilled worker this training provides additional electrical safety training for electrical hazards non electrical skilled workers are exposed to in the work place.
It is a guide for improving electrical safety and contains information about governmental regulations, industryaccepted standards and work practices. The voltage of the electricity and the available electrical current in regular businesses and homes has enough power to cause death by electrocution. Consequently the study assessed the level of electrical hazards. Potential hazards and possible safety precautions in electrocautery improper circ uit connectio n, faults in an appli ance and so on fox et al. Electrical hazard awareness powerpoint presentation. Oshas general industry electrical safety standards are published in title 29 code of federal regulations cfr, part 1910. Storage and housekeeping practices next to this electrical panel greatly increase. As you can see, some of the most common electrical hazards found require only a small amount of time and effort to control. Pdf electrical safety hazards handbook yasir ahmed. Pdf electrical hazards and safety measurs written by tarek. Control of incidents related to electrical shock and hazards. Electrical safety michigan water environment association.
Because failing to take the necessary precautions can lead to. Electrical safety qualified person the role of the qualified person is examined in this presentation covering electrical safety. Manage activitiesjobs associated with electrical hazards safely. Inform contractors of their responsibilities when working on unc charlotte property. Electrical hazards are particularly dangerous because the human body usually does not sense electrical energy until contact is made and significant injury has already occurred.
Triservice electrical safety ufc 356001 introduction electrical hazards 17 electrical hazards. These guidelines are by no means inclusive of all necessary precautions, and local electrical safety rules and. Plugs with missing ground pins should be taken out of service. Advice on safe work practices for energized circuits and parts, or high. Arc welding can and has killed people in high risk environments everyone involved needs to better understand the hazards, adopt sound practice and use appropriate safety devices study and adhere to the code of practice.
The following safe work practices can prevent electrical shock. Electrical workers safety handbook 1 a c k n o w l e d g m e n t handbook acknowledgment this is to acknowledge that i have received my copy of the electrical workers safety handbook. Do not handle electrical equipment when hands, feet or body are wet or perspiring, or when standing on a wet floor. Electricity can kill or severely injure people and cause damage to property. Electrical hazards groundfault circuitinterrupters gfcis three types of gfcis. They are applicableappropriate for all the electrical equipment and the systems found in the workplace and command duties on the employees, employers and the self.
By following the safety precautions outlined above, your chances of having a fire resulting from an electrical issue are greatly reduced. Safety must not be compromised and some ground rules need to be followed first. Consider all floors as conductive unless covered with insulating matting of suitable type for electrical work. Many chemicals have properties that make them hazardous. Determine the amount of electrical energy available at the source of electrical power used to supply electric heating circuits. Hazards 261 chapter 26 electrical hazards 26 electrical hazards an electrical hazard can be defined as a dangerous condition where a worker could make electrical contact with energized equipment or a conductor, and from which the person may sustain an injury from shock. The following electrical safety rules also apply to unqualified employees. May 03, 2014 non electrical skilled worker this training provides additional electrical safety training for electrical hazards non electrical skilled workers are exposed to in the work place. The amount of available energy is dependent upon the design of the circuit supplying energy. Give students handout c electrical safety scenario.
Electrical hazards include exposed energized parts and unguarded electrical equipment which may become energized unexpectedly. These guidelines are by no means inclusive of all necessary precautions, and local electrical safety rules and regulations should be followed. Electrical hazards are particularly dangerous because the human body usually does not sense electrical energy until contact is made and significant injury has. Wtia tech note 704 use safety devices such as manual trigger switches and voltage reducing devices vrds under adverse. A gfci circuit breaker combines leakage current detection with the function of a circuit breaker. Oct 26, 2017 its vitally important to take safety precautions when working with electricity. Electric shock occurs when the human body becomes part of a path through which. Hand tools regular inspection, testing of electrical integrity and replacement where appropriate heaters elements isolate from combustible material, guarding, special construction required in hazardous areas machines periodical inspection, electrical testing and maintenance, good.
Laboratory safety electrical hazards occupational safety and health administration. Electrical safety special training is required for work on electrical equipment only authorized employees may conduct electrical work. Department of labor occupational safety and health. Consumer product safety commission cpsc, top electrical safety hazards include electrical fires caused by aging wiring and misuse of surge suppressors and include electrocutions from wiring systems and large appliances. Do not operate equipment if you believe there is an electrical hazard. Safety and health topics electrical hazard recognition. Electrical safety training powerpoint presentations. This electrical safety hazards handbook was developed for general. The safety precautions procedural section covers the major guidelines and precautions intended to achieve a safe lab and operating environment for people performing experiments. Irrigation safety just because an irrigation system and related equipment works doesnt necessarily mean it is safe or will fail in a safe manner. Most of these can be avoided by taking simple safety precautions. Electrical safety to increase employee awareness of electrical hazards on the jobsite. Ask each group to identify at least three things that could have been done to.
Explain the characteristics and hazards associated with power arcs and precautions. Safety hazards osh answers fact sheets easytoread, question and answer fact sheets covering a wide range of workplace health and safety topics, from hazards to diseases to ergonomics to workplace promotion. A gfci circuit breaker combines leakage current detection with the function. Explain safe work practice requirements for nonelectrical workers. The principal control measures or the safety precautions for the electrical hazards contained in the statutory precautionary requirements covered by electricity at work regulations. For further information about the council or upcoming safety related training, please visit our. In addition, sparks from electrical equipment can serve as an ignition source for flammable or explosive vapors or combustible materials. Delaware city university electrical hazards and safety measures a. Electrical safety frayed cords should be taken out of service.
However, you can take simple precautions when working with or near electricity and electrical equipment to significantly reduce the risk of injury to you, your workers and others around you. Cleaning tools and electrical equipment with solvents can create health and physical safety problems. A person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a. This section provides a summary of those precautions. Pdf potential hazards and possible safety precautions in. For example using electrical equipment that is not properly grounded in areas that have water on the floor can create shock hazards. Helps small business employers meet the legal requirements imposed by the occupational safety and health act of 1970 the act, and achieve an incompliance status before an osha inspection. Under the electricity at work regulations 1989, employers need to take action for. Department of health and human services dhhs, national institute for occupational safety and health niosh publication no. Office electrical safety the state office of risk management.
Osha 3409 82011 dsg if you see a person being electrocuted, do not touch them. Electrical safety in the workplace is an important topic that is addressed by nfpa 70e, standard for electrical safety in the workplace 2015 edition. Osha standards cover many electrical hazards in many different industries. A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. Clues that electrical hazards exist tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses warm tools, wires, cords, connections, or. Safety rules help you control your and others risk of injury or death from workplace hazards. Hidden electrical hazards there are 3nfpa standards that directly affect electrical safety.
The hazards associated with the use of electricity include electrical shock and electrical fires caused by shorts and overloaded circuits or wiring. Maintain at least 30 inches of clearance in front of electrical panels to ensure a safe environment for facilities workers. The major objectives of the contractor safety program are listed below. It presents ways to meet the standards and reduce the hazards. It is developed as an addon module to the basic electrical safety training module for non electrical workers. To ensure safety during operation, maintenance, inspection and testing of systems, employees must be aware of the potential hazards they might be exposed to and understand safe work practices. I agree to report all injuries to my foreman immediately, no matter how minor the. This standard addresses arc flash and shock hazards, and there is a need for more empirical incident data on the actual hazards that may be experienced when equipment faults or adverse. To protect workers in this construction environment, osha has created rules that. Comply with all federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations. Even changing a light bulb without unplugging the lamp can be hazardous because. Safety and health for electrical trades student manual. Applicable to tata power operating and project sites which cover but not limited to plant premises, switchyards, substations, offices etc. It is developed as an addon module to the basic electrical safety training module for nonelectrical workers.
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