“Electrical Safety is not an option — it is absolutely necessary for workers and employers alike”.
Safety in the workplace is job number one for employer and employee alike. It is especially important for those who install and service electrical systems. Nothing can replace a worker or loved one that has died or suffered the irreparable consequences of an electrical accident. No matter how much an employer tries to safeguard its workers or how much safety training is provided; the ultimate responsibility lies with the worker. The human factor is part of every accident or injury. The purpose of this paper is to identify electrical safety hazards and present ways to minimize or avoid their consequences. It is a guide for improving electrical safety and contains information about governmental regulations, industry-accepted standards and work practices. It presents ways to meet the standards and reduce the hazards
Electricity is very useful and has become essential in modern life. Electric power is used in houses, farms, factories, public places, and commercial establishment and practically in every working place for lighting, operating appliances and machines, heating, cooling, chemical process and transport etc. Electricity is a very good servant but a very dangerous master. Proper precautions will render its use a safe. Dangers from electricity are due to: Electric shocks resulting in burns, injury, and death. Electric flashovers resulting I deaths, fires and damages. Electric faults resulting in arcing, explosives and fires, Explosive in electrical equipment resulting in damages to installations and deaths. Fire hazards resulting in destruction, loss of life, release of smoke, dust gases which spread over large areas quickly. Sa...
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...future occurrence of such accidents. Studies indicate the ratio of causes for accidents as follows Unsafe acts - 88% Unsafe condition – 10% Other unsafe causes - 2% Multiple causes: Behind every electrical accident, there are causes and sub causes. Investigation should bring out all these.
In conclusion this paper on Electrical Safety Hazards not intended to replace an electrical safety-training program or to serve as a sole source of reference. The information herein is also not intended to serve as recommendations or advice for specific situations. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable safety standards, including the requirements of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and other appropriate governmental and industry accepted guidelines, codes, and standards.
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