Do you feel like having power is easy as turning on a light switch to to plugging an appliance into the wall maybe you do but after reading this your opinion might change.This research paper will discuss the idea of barehanding and how to work on energized power lines. There is one certain technique that is called barehanding . “Barehanding” is a safe way for trained transmission linemen to work on high-voltage power lines, while being attached to a fully energized conductor (tower or helicopter). This technique is used to perform required maintenance such as replacing insulators, connecting hardware, and conductors on the transmission lines. It isn't very common but the idea of barehanding is growing. Barehanding can be dangerous because there is hazardous voltage and when electricity goes into your body, it has to come out somewhere. To prevent contact between the worker and energized p, you must practice safety through the use of equipment. First, while barehanding there is a suit that consist of wearing a protective wear while the wire is energized the suit is made up of specialized boots, protective socks with interwoven microscopic stainless steel fibers, in addition to a hard hat. The $1,300 suit comes with boots that have a conductive sole, a jumper, a hooded shirt, gloves, and socks.. Linemen wear flame-retardant clothing which includes hooded sweatshirts, long-sleeved shirts, pants, winter clothing, and overalls. One well-known distributor that makes this clothing is Carhart. Also, lineman are required to wear safety glasses, steel-toed boots, leather gloves and proper safety gear. The proper safety gear can include equipment such as flame-retardant harnesses. On a daily basis the linemen inspect all of their perso... ... middle of paper ... ... is rotten, there is a certain procedure you can follow. First you can always butt test the pole. This consists of you taking your hammer and hitting the pole. If hitting the pole makes a particular sound, then the pole is rotten. Another method is done by drilling a hole into the pole at ground level and by doing that you will be able to tell if the pole is rotten. If it is, obviously you'll have to replace the pole, but if it’s not rotten you should plug the hole you just drilled. If you do not plug the hole it can lead to future problems. This research paper consisted of the idea of barehanding and how to work on energized power lines. It also informs you of all the things you need to be aware of. But most importantly how to stay safe on the job. Now since you read this, next time you turn on a light switch just think about all that happens when you do so.
Equipment such as switchgear can be worked on safely by ensuring a range of actions have taken place. The equipment used on the high voltage lines are the same.
On August 14th, 2003, a major blackout swept across portions of the northeastern United States and Canada. It was reported that a series of equipment outages in the Midwest led to uncontrolled cascading outages of power transmission lines and generators serving parts of the Northeast, Midwest and Canada. Automatic protective systems operated to open circuits and shut down power plants to prevent further spread of the outages. This is very similar to what happened in The Great Northeast Blackout of 1965. In both situations, the “grid system” shut down one generator in line at a time to protect a surge from the station before it.
The importance of an electrical lineman is huge, not only in the community but also in most of the world. Their education, training, and correct use of equipment help them in their different and dangerous work conditions to accomplish the tasks of providing power to their communities.
The officers must all be equipped with a certified helmet. Officers should wear gloves, and padded shorts. Officers should also be encouraged to wear their protective body armor, and a cotton polo type police shirt.
Article 430 of the National Electrical Code (NEC) focuses on motors, motor circuits, and controllers. It provides guidelines for the installation, maintenance, and operation of motors to ensure electrical safety in buildings and structures. This article is crucial for preventing electrical accidents, fires, and other hazards associated with motor-powered equipment. In this essay, we will explore the importance of Article 430, its relation to other code articles, its modifications or additions to existing codes, historical context, key figures, and the impact of this article on electrical safety. Historical context:..
In the area of the firemen¡¦s own personal protective equipment, it too has be advanced because of computers. Twenty-five years ago, the turnout gear worn by firefighters was used to keep the firefighter from getting wet mainly then with the introduction of Nomex, which was a self-extinguishing man-made material, then came Gortex and PBI.
Since early 2003 the Electrical Inspectorate has been working to raise public awareness of Residual Current Devices (RCDs), with the aim of eventually enforcing the use of these devices as recommended by the standard adopted by the St. Lucia Bureau of Standards for wiring of buildings SLNS/BS 7671: 2001- Requirements for Electrical Installations ¡V IEE Wiring Regulations ¡V Sixteenth Edition. These Regulations though only recently adopted by the Bureau of Standards is the Regulations referred to by the St. Lucia Electricity regulations of 1973 as the standard of wiring of buildings. For a very long time the cost of these devices had proven prohibitive for the enforcement of the requirement. However, it is now believed that safety concerns as it relates to electrical hazards such as fire and electrocution far outweigh the cost of these devices
Training the staff at energy facilities, in preparation for an emergency, is a crucial step in prevention of another disaster. The staff at First Energy, the facility that caused the blackout, had inadequate training, according to the U.S.-Canada Power System Outage Task Force (2004). It is important that staff are trained, since they have to handle the generation of electricity. The electricity produced by generators travel at very fast speeds and need to be consumed immediately (Torstar Syndication Services, 2003). This is needs to be looked after by skilled workers, who can balance the amount of electricity generated and demanded, so that scheduled voltages are maintained (Torstar Syndication Services, 2003). They also need to ensure thermal limits in the power lines are maintained (U.S.-Canada Power System Outage Task Force, 2004).
Be safety conscious when working with wood. Be sure to follow all safety directions when using power tools. Don’t ever remove the guards from your power tools; they are in place for your protection. You don’t want to start in your workshop and end in a hospital bed.
Everyone in the laboratory needs to wear splash goggles for eye protection at all times, and safety goggles are uniquely designed to protect lab used in case of an accident. The clothing worn must cover the whole body and should not have loose ends. All users should also wear closed shoes that are flat; you should not wear sandals, woven shoes or any other open shoes (Malcom, 2009). Jewelry and other accessories are prohibited and should not be worn in the laboratory. Finally, all Lab users require wearing protective gloves that protect the hands and should ensure the correct use. While in the chemistry lab one needs to wear all the required personal safety clothing for personal safety reasons.
Electrical hazards could include vegetation or equipment fires, electrical burns, or electrocutions to humans or animals. Electrical hazards could take place anywhere near energized conductors or facilities.
There are sometime thing that even you can’t accomplish be yourself, If you know you can't do something ask someone else for help when working as an electrician. Safety is the most important thing that is needed when being an electrician and working with electricity. When asking for help your co-workers will help you, because you help each thought out the whole project. That is friendship that is alway needed in a job.Safety is the first priority that is needed to be followed without anyone telling you. Don’t joke around when you are working near electricity. You should be serious in willing to help when you are needed or when you need help.
In power stations electricians need to use a variety of device to ensure that they are doing the job correctly. The four essential things an electrician needs to consider is earth wire, double insulation, fuse box and a residual circuit breaker. These four things are essential because they help to increase the health and safety of workers.
Firefighting has been a thankless job since the beginning. It started out as a group of people with one objective; to extinguish a fire. They did not worry about the consequences or repercussions from not having any personal protective equipment. The equipment to help keep all firemen safe has drastically changed from being non-existence to the upmost importance. Without safety equipment, firemen cannot perform their job to the best of their ability. Firemen use turnout gear which has three major parts; helmet, jacket, and SCBA.
Safety in every aspect of my life is very important. From the moment we step out of our homes we take safety measures such as locking all doors to keep thieves out and or ensuring the stove and any electronics are off to avoid any fire. In this essay I will discuss different safety topics that we encounter on daily basis.