Electrical parts and materials for home wiring projects should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes. Engineering workshop safety guidelines a never adopt a casual attitude in the workshop and always be conscious of the potential hazards. The checklists are in pdf format and can be completed electronically or printed and used as hard copy. Electrical hazards awareness page 5 of 49 efcog electrical safety improvement project objectives terminal objective 1. Electrical safety manual lawrence berkeley national laboratory. This student manual is part of a safety and health curriculum for secondary and postsecondary electrical trades courses. Electrical protection handbook 1990 bussman, cooper industries, inc. 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. Identify the panel circuits found in the project area, turn them off and tag them with a note before working with the electrical wiring. A study on electrical accidents and safety measures rolga roy assistant professor, dept.
Only ul approved power strips or cube adapters with circuit breakers are used. Two full days of live, interactive instruction from a tpc training instructor. Be aware of overhead electrical hazards when using machinery, equipment or ladders. Nfpa 70e, electrical safety requirements for employee workplaces 2000 edition 6. Its important to take safety precautions when working with electricity. As the leader in circuit protection, littelfuse offers a variety of products. 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. This is so because in case of industrial workshop accident the other partner will be a helper ecclesiastes 4. Electrical safety frayed cords should be taken out of service. Electrical construction and maintenance workers safety manual. 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. Contraction of chest muscles causing interference with breathing, leading to asphyxiation.
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. Electrical safety michigan water environment association. The ieee industry applications society ias electrical safety workshop esw is dedicated to changing the electrical safety culture. Never touch or try repairing any electrical equipment or circuits with wet hands. Pptsmes 2015 10 workers are divided into two categories when working. Electrical safety training powerpoint presentations. Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and. Training materials include powerpoint presentations, handouts, quizzes, and a manual. All portable electrical equipment must be tested at for electrical safety at correct intervals and labelled with the date of the test. Electrical safety training for the manufacturing industry. You will not be qualified to work on electrical equipment. Workshop inspection checklist san diego state university. 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.
Safety rules help you control your and others risk of injury or death from workplace hazards. Be aware of buried, underground electrical hazards. The purpose of this electrical arc flash hazard protection standard learning guide is to inform and train employees on the safety practices and personal. A presentation on the basics of electrical safety, including terminology, an introduction to fundamentals of electricity, and ways to prevent electrocution. If you do not have adobe reader already installed on your computer, you. A person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a. The basic guidelines regarding the safe handling of electricity documented below will help you while working with electricity.
Electrical testing of electrical protective equipment. Electrical safety construction covers electrical safety for the construction industry. A study on electrical accidents and safety measures. December 2014 tmcorpohselec015 page 5 of 34 1 introduction 1. All classroom materials, including a workbook and reference guide in pdf and paper format. Spotless electrical safety management plan doc electrical safety management plan v7 2. Production of this document was supported by cooperative agreement oh 009762 from the national institute for occupational safety and health niosh. An electric shock may injure the human body in several ways. Generic electronic workshop risk assessment infweb.
Industrial electrical safety, 1991 avo multiamp corporation. A risk assessment should be performed before work is started. In an effort to limit electrical injuries in the workplace, the occupational safety and health. Work area safety electrical ppe personal protective equipment. Electrical safety qualified person the role of the qualified person is examined in this presentation covering electrical safety. The ieee ias electrical safety workshop is dedicated to changing the electrical safety culture around the world. This pdf contains 77 electrical inspection checklists taken from the 2014 electrical inspection manual with checklists. This is so because in case of industrialworkshop accident the other partner will be a helper ecclesiastes 4. Electrical equipment electric shocks or burns from using faulty electrical equipment m. Slipping, tripping and falling into electrical equipment in a workshop can cause. Canadian safety association codes to protect the operator of the device from contact with energized electrical conductors. 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. 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.
Electrical safety special training is required for work on electrical equipment only authorized employees may conduct electrical work. Electrical safety in the workplace is an important topic that is addressed by nfpa 70e, standard for electrical safety in the workplace 2015 edition. 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 enhance safety, post the location of the electrical panel on the equipment it services. Avoid water at all times when working with electricity. Electrical safe work practices including electrical safety principles, guidelines for qualification of personnel, job planning requirements and management and. Hse and electrical safety electrical safety at work. Governance and longterm strategic planning for the ieee ias electrical safety workshop is the responsibility of the ias electrical safety committee. 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. General safety rules and regulations in the workshop. Advancing the electrical safety culture electrical safety workshop. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of niosh. Free access to the workshop areas is restricted to authorized personnel only. Its vitally important to take safety precautions when working with electricity.
Plugs with missing ground pins should be taken out of service. We also carry rescue sticks, rescue hooks, operating rods and insulating sticks from top manufacturers. Everything around us works with electricity such as lamps, tvs, computers, mobile phones and dvd players. Additionally, walking and working surfaces should be as free from debris as possible to minimize slips, trips and falls. Electrical workshop basics to troubleshooting training.
Student manual centers for disease control and prevention. Electrical safety in the workplace 2 course goal the aim of this program is to provide comprehensive onsite training to highrisk workers i. The materials provide safety training about electrical hazards for general industry including arc flash. Electrical safety to increase employee awareness of electrical hazards on the jobsite. Osha, electrical safety related work practices, 29 cfr part 1910 9. The checklists are intended to help inspectors keep track of the numerous aspects of an electrical installation. No other person may enter the workshop without permission. The 2020 esw will be held in reno, nevada, usa, march 2 to march 6, 2020, at the peppermill resort. An understanding of these principles is essential for comprehension of oshas electrical safety. Multiple electrical cords are tied to circuit breakerspower strips.
Safety must not be compromised and some ground rules need to be followed first. Gold, silver, aluminum and copper are all good conductors. Burlington northern santa fe will achieve this vision. Our vision is that burlington northern santa fe will operate free of accidents and injuries. The basic guidelines regarding safe handling of electricity documented below will help you while working with electricity. If spills or leaks occur, they must be cleaned up promptly to avoid the risk of electrocution. General industry electrical hazards including arc flash. Basic workshop safety module objectives after the completion of this module, student should be able to. Littelfuse has a continuing commitment to improved electrical safety and system protection. Initial edition implementation of nfpa 70e2012, standard for electrical safety in the workplace, and. In my opinion they are valid for an electrical workshop. Study of electrical safety measures and demonstration about use of. Occupational safety and health training remains a fundamental element of hazard control in the workplace, and there is great potential to reduce these incidents. Pdf electrical safety hazards handbook yasir ahmed.
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