Electrical pdf files you can use in your safety training programs. Safe work practices procedures instruction electrical and power line safety energized power lines a worker must be informed of the potential electrical hazards before being permitted to do work in proximity to energized electrical conductors or equipment. Minimizing arcflash and other electrical hazards 42 1. Only authorised persons are permitted to work on curtin university electrical installations. Arcflash and other electrical safety hazards 27 electrical safety hazards 27 electric shock 27 arcflash and arc blasts 28 arcflash metrics 29 arcblast effect 31 light and sound effects 31 electrical hazard analysis 32 shock hazard analysis 32 approach boundaries 32 flash hazard analysis 34 arcflash calculations 35. A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. May 2020 page 1 of 24 this document is uncontrolled when printed. Electrical safety michigan water environment association. Be familiar with the electrical hazards associated with your workplace.
May 2020 page 5 of 24 this document is uncontrolled when printed. Control of incidents related to electrical shock and hazards. Give students handout c electrical safety scenario. Bring to the attention of the supervisor andor the environmental health and safety department ehs potentially hazardous situations such as discrepancies between instruction, procedures, and. Shipyard standards 29 cfr 1915, cover limited electrical safety work practices in 29 cfr 1915. General electrical safety awareness for more information. Gold, silver, aluminum and copper are all good conductors. A total of 2,000 workers are sent to burn centers with electric burns each year. This document details administrative procedures for electrical safety at massey university. Safety the army electrical safety program department of the army pamphlet 38526 h i s t o r y. Electrical hazards awareness page 32 of 49 efcog electrical safety improvement project clothing. Electrical construction and maintenance workers safety manual.
If a prong breaks off inside an outlet, do not attempt to remove it yourself. Typically, the victims lives are forever restricted due to. Manage activitiesjobs associated with electrical hazards safely. Maintain at least 30 inches of clearance in front of electrical panels to ensure a safe environment for facilities workers. It does not remove, replace, or alter our obligations under any health and safety legislation. Advice on safe work practices for energized circuits and parts, or high. Safe work practices procedures instruction electrical. Read and become familiar with operating procedures and specifications before operating always know where the power off switch is located in case of emergency be aware of static shock as this can damage certain electrical components.
Electrical equipment safety procedures and guidelines ess200610 is the unique identifier of this document. Electrical safe work practices including electrical safety principles, guidelines for qualification of personnel, job planning requirements and management and personal responsibility will be covered. This procedure outlines the minimum compulsory standards for all university staff, students and visitors to ensure electrical safety is maintained. Canadian safety association codes to protect the operator of the device from contact with energized electrical conductors. The hazards associated with the use of electricity include electrical shock and electrical fires caused by shorts and overloaded circuits or wiring.
The second type of hazard is electrical burns and the third is the effects of blasts which include pressure. Unplug electrical equipment before repairing or servicing it. Calosha regulations on electrical safety require california employers to provide workers with a safe and healthful workplace. Electrical safety firsts guide on safe isolation procedures. I agree to read and follow all safety rules outlined in this booklet. 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. Osha office of training and education electrical elbasic1195 3 electrical materials a material that contains many free electrons and is capable of carrying an electric current is called a conductor. Safe work practices procedures instruction electrical and.
Safe work practices procedures instruction electrical and power line safety energized power lines a worker must be informed of the potential electrical hazards before being permitted to do work in proximity to. Most of the burn victims become permanently disabled from their injuries. Safety rules help you control your and others risk of injury or death from workplace hazards. Meeting osha regulations, reducing insurance costs, and minimizing downtime and repair costs are additional beneits of electrical safety programs.
Develop and implement an education and training program designed to instruct employees in safe work practices related to preventing injuries and illnesses from electrical hazards. The objectives of this handbook are to enhance electrical safety awareness and mitigate electrical hazards to employees, the public, and the environment. You will learn skills to help you recognize, evaluate, and control electrical hazards. Tufts university requires that all such devices be evaluated by qualified workers such as a licensed electrician before connecting such devices to an electrical. Safe practices operators of electrical equipment, tools, systems, components, etc. If your foreman does not act promptly, contact your employer directly. Employees follow dus electrical safety policiesprocedures and instructions of the responsible supervisor. The electrical safety guide for non electrical workers document does not replace any relevant regulations or codes for which the university must comply with nor does it authorize university, faculty, staff and students to perform electrical work for which they are not trained or qualified to perform.
Assess an electrical installation for compliance with osha regulations. This electrical safety policy has been written for the protection of those persons, whose employment involves them in using or carrying out work on northumbria universitys electrical systems and equipment and any other person who may be affected by the activities of the university. Electrical safety em385 section 11 29 cfr 1926 subpart k nfpa70 nec nfpa70 e nesc national electrical safety code governmental safety requirements 0526 safety requirements protection of property people. The first and most commonly recognized hazard is electrical shock. Electrical safety electrical work can be deadly if not done safely. Electrical workers safety handbook 9 o s h a g u i d e l i n e s your employers obligations safe environment osha obligates your employer to provide a safe place for you to work. It does not remove, replace, or alter our obligations under any health and safety. At csuci our intent and standard practice will be to avoid energized electrical work. These procedures make sure that electrical equipment is deenergized before it is repaired and protect workers against electric shock. Standard operating procedures, page 1 qualified and unqualified personnel 14, page 1 training requirements, locations, and records 15, page 1.
Skilled employees trained in electrical safety procedures should make sure they understand and follow safety precautions. 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. Electrical safety procedure griffith policy library griffith university. Reporting of electric shock and electrical incidents 7.
Electrical safety special training is required for work on electrical equipment only authorized employees may conduct electrical work. Ask each group to identify at least three things that could have been done to prevent this death. Electrical safety in the workplace 2 course goal the aim of this program is to provide comprehensive onsite training to high risk workers i. Most of the electrical health and safety regulations can be found in t8ccr, chapter. The information produced by hse is either free for immediate download or available to order at low cost. I agree to report all injuries to my foreman immediately, no matter how minor the. Guidance on the management of electrical safety and safe. The symbol for a transformer is shown in the accompanying figure. Hse and other organisations have produced guidance on electrical safety that is suitable for a wide range of industries and technical competencies. Actions required conduct assessments on electrical items testing and tagging of electrical items. The electrical safety program governs the electrical safety implementing procedures owned by each department.
Proper lockouttagout procedures protect workers from the unexpected startup of electrical equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to verify that this. This section provides a summary of those precautions. Ask each group to identify at least three things that could have been done to. Page 7 of 49 efcog electrical safety improvement project electrical current basically, electrical hazards can be categorized into three types. It is used to power research equipment, office equipment, heating and cooling equipment, etc. Electricity can be dangerous, causing shocks, fires, explosions, or burns. Electrical safety and electrical work procedure prepared. Purpose provide guidance on the safe use of electrical equipment. Unless proper procedures are instituted, personnel installing or servicing. 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. May 2020 page 2 of 24 this document is uncontrolled when printed. Plan work to include the necessary safety procedures such as aerial lift training, scaffold erection procedures, etc. Explain the reasons for doing a site assessment to determine arc flash hazard potential for.
The constructor must ensure that written procedures for work on or near live equipment are established and implemented to protect workers from electrical shock and burn. This policy is intended to establish safety requirements for university faculty, staff and students who may work with or near electrically energized equipment during the course of normal activities. Accidents involving electricity may cause minor injury or may result in. The chapters also include recommendations for organizing an electrical safety program and descriptions of electrical safety related procedures to be used in the program. A procedure should also address the requirements for electric utility safe practices on or near. These regulations are contained in title 8 of the california code of regulations t8ccr. It applies to all workplaces where a person conducting a business or undertaking. Pdf electrical safety hazards handbook yasir ahmed. Arcflash and other electrical safety hazards 27 electrical safety hazards 27 electric shock 27. High voltage safety operating procedures for engineers and.
Inspect energy control procedures and practices at least annually to ensure that general and specific lockout and tagout procedures are being followed. By reversing this procedure, the original voltage can be obtained using a step down transformer. In addition, sparks from electrical equipment can serve as an ignition source for flammable or explosive vapors or combustible materials. Sample safe work procedures templates the safe work procedures templates presented herein are a sample guide to the subject. Applicable to tata power operating and project sites which cover but not limited to plant premises, switchyards, substations, offices etc. Notify your foreman immediately if you feel that a hazard exists. Separate lock out, tag out and electrical safety policies are already in place to cover the service and repair of electrical equipment. An understanding of these principles is essential for comprehension of oshas electrical safety standards. Esopdf179 electrical safety code of practice 20 managing electrical risks in the workplace page 6 of 57 scope and application this code provides practical guidance for persons conducting a business or undertaking on managing electrical risks in the workplace.
Summary da pam 38526 the army electrical safety program this is a new department of the army pamphlet, dated 1 february 20o this pamphlet introduces the army electrical safety program. Provide annual training to employees affected by lockout and tagout procedures. An electrical safety device specially designed to switch electricity off when electricity leaking to. Electricity has become an essential part of our everyday life. Division of safety and hygiene sample written program electrical safety purpose electricity is a serious work place hazard, capable of causing both employee injury shocks, electrocution, fires and explosions as well as serious property damage. Electricity can kill or severely injure people and cause damage to property. The required training and work procedures include but are not limited to. The safest way to conduct electrical work is to shut off electric power and work on deenergized equipment. The departments will develop and implement safe operating procedures specifically applicable to their role in implementation of the. The electrical safety program esp was created to comply with electrical systems regulatory requirements to ensure that energized electrical work at purdue university facilities is performed safely by qualified electrical workers who are provided with appropriate safe work procedures, protective equipment, and other controls.
Electrical safety act 2002 electrical safety regulation 20 queensland codes of practice electrical safety code of practice 20 managing electrical risks in the workplace electrical safety code of practice 2010 working near overhead and underground electric lines electrical safety code of practice 2010 works. By reversing this procedure, the original voltage can be obtained using a stepdown transformer. A person approved or assigned by the employer to perform a specific type of duty or duties or to be at. Section content objective 1 introduction to electrical safety participants will be able to. A risk assessment should be performed before work is started. Meeting osha regulations, reducing insurance costs, and minimizing downtime and repair costs are additional benefits of electrical safety programs. Safety officercompetent person competent persons will be selected by consolidated electrical contractors who are knowledgeable in their designated area or.
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