Advancing the electrical safety culture electrical safety workshop. Its important to take safety precautions when working with electricity. Governance and longterm strategic planning for the ieee ias electrical safety workshop is the responsibility of the ias electrical safety committee. The checklists are in pdf format and can be completed electronically or printed and used as hard copy. Tufts university requires that all such devices be evaluated by qualified workers such as a licensed electrician before connecting such devices to. Pdf electrical safety hazards handbook yasir ahmed. All workshop equipment must be regularly maintained and serviced. Contraction of chest muscles causing interference with breathing, leading to asphyxiation. All portable electrical equipment must be tested at for electrical safety at correct intervals and labelled with the date of the test. This is so because in case of industrial workshop accident the other partner will be a helper ecclesiastes 4. Electrical incidents cause an average of days away from work because of associated injuries and usually one fatality every day always use caution when working near electricity. Avoid water at all times when working with electricity. Engineering workshop safety guidelines a never adopt a casual attitude in the workshop and always be conscious of the potential hazards.
Electrical safety in the workplace is an important topic that is addressed by nfpa 70e, standard for electrical safety in the workplace 2015 edition. Electrical safety to increase employee awareness of electrical hazards on the jobsite. An electric shock may injure the human body in several ways. A study on electrical accidents and safety measures. Under uk law the health and safety at work etc act 1974 hsw act in great britain or the health and safety at work northern ireland order 1978 in northern ireland employers are responsible for ensuring the safety and health of their employees and also the public, if they are at risk from those work activities. A risk assessment should be performed before work is started. No other person may enter the workshop without permission. Electrical safety manual lawrence berkeley national laboratory. Occupational safety and health training remains a fundamental element of hazard control in the workplace, and there is great potential to reduce these incidents. This is so because in case of industrialworkshop accident the other partner will be a helper ecclesiastes 4. All classroom materials, including a workbook and reference guide in pdf and paper format. Electrical safety qualified person the role of the qualified person is examined in this presentation covering electrical safety. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement oh 009762 from the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh. The purpose of this electrical arc flash hazard protection standard learning guide is to inform and train employees on the safety practices and personal.
You will not be qualified to work on electrical equipment. Gold, silver, aluminum and copper are all good conductors. Training materials include powerpoint presentations, handouts, quizzes, and a manual. In an effort to limit electrical injuries in the workplace, the occupational safety and health. If spills or leaks occur, they must be cleaned up promptly to avoid the risk of electrocution. Electrical workers local 120, london hugh carroll electrical contractors association of ontario, toronto guenther caspary construction safety association of ontario, toronto alex glen international brotherhood of electrical workers, local 303, st. Littelfuse has a continuing commitment to improved electrical safety and system protection. Basic workshop safety module objectives after the completion of this module, student should be able to. Electrical testing of electrical protective equipment. Plugs with missing ground pins should be taken out of service. If you do not have adobe reader already installed on your computer, you. Electrical safety in the workplace 2 course goal the aim of this program is to provide comprehensive onsite training to highrisk workers i. Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and. The ieee industry applications society ias electrical safety workshop esw is dedicated to changing the electrical safety culture.
Be aware of buried, underground electrical hazards. A person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a. The 2020 esw will be held in reno, nevada, usa, march 2 to march 6, 2020, at the peppermill resort. A study on electrical accidents and safety measures rolga roy assistant professor, dept. The basic guidelines regarding safe handling of electricity documented below will help you while working with electricity. Two full days of live, interactive instruction from a tpc training instructor. General industry electrical hazards including arc flash. The ieee ias electrical safety workshop is dedicated to changing the electrical safety culture around the world. Only ul approved power strips or cube adapters with circuit breakers are used. Everything around us works with electricity such as lamps, tvs, computers, mobile phones and dvd players. Pptsmes 2015 10 workers are divided into two categories when working. Workshop inspection checklist san diego state university.
Hse and electrical safety electrical safety at work. As the leader in circuit protection, littelfuse offers a variety of products. Safety risk assessment sra electrical orks severity c catatoic, cr citical, s seio, m ino, probability n egligile, f eent, rf p poale, o ccaional, r emotr e, i. Electrical safety training for the manufacturing industry.
Electrical protection handbook 1990 bussman, cooper industries, inc. This student manual is part of a safety and health curriculum for secondary and postsecondary electrical trades courses. Student manual centers for disease control and prevention. Electrical construction and maintenance workers safety manual. Electrical equipment electric shocks or burns from using faulty electrical equipment m. This pdf contains 77 electrical inspection checklists taken from the 2014 electrical inspection manual with checklists. Study of electrical safety measures and demonstration about use of. Electrical safety training powerpoint presentations. Nfpa 70e, electrical safety requirements for employee workplaces 2000 edition 6. We also carry rescue sticks, rescue hooks, operating rods and insulating sticks from top manufacturers. Spotless electrical safety management plan doc electrical safety management plan v7 2. Electrical safe work practices including electrical safety principles, guidelines for qualification of personnel, job planning requirements and management and. Mechanical safety rules and policies in effect at 0001 central, mountain and pacific continental time sunday, october 31, 2004 bnsf safety vision we believe every accident or injury is preventable. Be aware of overhead electrical hazards when using machinery, equipment or ladders.
Nfpa 70e standard for electrical safety in the workplace and the national electrical. Electrical safety construction covers electrical safety for the construction industry. The materials provide safety training about electrical hazards for general industry including arc flash. Slipping, tripping and falling into electrical equipment in a workshop can cause. Electrical safety frayed cords should be taken out of service. Free access to the workshop areas is restricted to authorized personnel only. An understanding of these principles is essential for comprehension of oshas electrical safety. Canadian safety association codes to protect the operator of the device from contact with energized electrical conductors.
With our selection of portable and wallmounted life saving kits produced by industry leader sofamel, your team will be prepared to act quickly if a team member is seriously injured on the job. In my opinion they are valid for an electrical workshop. Catharines john hymson construction safety association of ontario, toronto bert lindgren chairman. A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. Work area safety electrical ppe personal protective equipment. Course not designed to teach you to work on electrical equipment. Multiple electrical cords are tied to circuit breakerspower strips. The checklists are intended to help inspectors keep track of the numerous aspects of an electrical installation. A presentation on the basics of electrical safety, including terminology, an introduction to fundamentals of electricity, and ways to prevent electrocution.
Generic electronic workshop risk assessment infweb. Electrical safety michigan water environment association. Additionally, walking and working surfaces should be as free from debris as possible to minimize slips, trips and falls. General safety rules and regulations in the workshop. Electrical hazards awareness page 5 of 49 efcog electrical safety improvement project objectives terminal objective 1. Know the location of electrical panels and disconnect switches in or near your laboratory so that power can be quickly shut down in the event of a fire or electrical accident.
Identify the panel circuits found in the project area, turn them off and tag them with a note before working with the electrical wiring. Electrical workshop basics to troubleshooting training. Safety must not be compromised and some ground rules need to be followed first. Initial edition implementation of nfpa 70e2012, standard for electrical safety in the workplace, and. Workshop safety safety in the workshops is subject to a number of various risk assessments and safe codes of working practices which have to be observed and adhered to by all workshop users and enforced by the person in charge of these areas. Never touch or try repairing any electrical equipment or circuits with wet hands. Its vitally important to take safety precautions when working with electricity. Our vision is that burlington northern santa fe will operate free of accidents and injuries. Industrial electrical safety, 1991 avo multiamp corporation. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of niosh. The basic guidelines regarding the safe handling of electricity documented below will help you while working with electricity. Osha, electrical safety related work practices, 29 cfr part 1910 9. December 2014 tmcorpohselec015 page 5 of 34 1 introduction 1. Osha office of training and education electricalelbasic1195 3 electrical materials a material that contains many free electrons and is capable of carrying an electric current is called a conductor.
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