electrical hazardous
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Prepared by:
Dashne Mawlood
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What is electricity?
Electricity is a natural energy force.
Electricity is also a man made energy force.
It is essential to modern life and taken for granted everyday.
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Electrical Hazards
Electrocutions are one of the greatest hazards on construction sites.
This program will help you recognize common fall hazards.
The symbols will tell you if the situation in the picture is either safe or not safe.
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Electrical Hazards statistics
Each year workers die after contacting electric current.
During the year 2009.
• Approximately 212 workers died after contacting electric current.
• Approximately 77 were construction workers.
• Approximately 5% of all occupational deaths result from electrocutions.
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When electrical tools are working properly a complete circuit is maintained between the tool and the energy source.
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However, if the tool is damaged the person may come in contact with the electricity and can become a path for the current.
The person will be shocked!
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Electrical Hazards
• Improper grounding
• Exposed electrical parts
• Inadequate wiring
• Overhead power lines
The following is a list of a common electrical hazards found on construction sites:
• Damaged insulation
• Overloaded circuits
• Wet conditions
• Damaged tools and equipment
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Grounding is the process used to eliminate unwanted voltage.
A ground is a physical electrical connection to the earth.
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Electrical equipment must be properly grounded.
Grounding reduces the risk of being shocked or electrocuted.
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Exposed wires or terminals are hazardous.
Report these conditions to your supervisor.
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All openings must be closed.
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Use properly rated extension cords.
Make sure your power tools are being used with a properly rated extension cord.
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Defective or inadequate insulation is a hazard.
Insulation prevents conductors from contacting each other or you.
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Never attempt to repair a damaged cord with tape.
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Never hang extension cords from nails or sharp objects.
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Do not run extension cords through doors or windows.
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Overloaded circuits can cause fires.
Use proper circuit breakers.
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Never overload an outlet.
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Do not use electric tools that are damaged.
You may receive a shock or be electrocuted.
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Wet conditions are hazardous.
Damaged insulation increases the hazard.
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Always avoid using tools in wet locations.
Water increases the risk of electric shock.
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Survey the site for overhead power lines.
Never store materials or equipment under overhead power lines.
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Overhead power lines are very dangerous.
Never attempt to contact an overhead power line.
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Maintain a distance of at least 10’ between tools and equipment and overhead power lines.
Shocks and electrocutions occur where physical barriers are not in place to prevent contact with the wires.
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A willing, positive attitude towards safety will help make a safer work environment.
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Always consider these safety precautions: ◦ Personal protective
equipment (PPE),
◦ Inspect tools,
◦ Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs),
◦ Lock-out/tag-out.
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PPE for electrical hazards include:◦ hardhats
◦ rubber or insulating gloves
◦ insulating clothing
NEVER use damaged PPE!
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Use appropriate rubber insulating gloves.
Make sure the gloves fit properly.
Make sure the glove rating matches with the work to be performed.
Not all gloves can be used to prevent electric shock.
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Hard hats offer protection.
Hard hats are rated for certain uses.
Metal hard hats SHOULD NOT be used when working close to electrical lines.
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Workers must ensure electricity is off and “locked-out” before work is performed.
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The switch must be tagged.
The tag lets others know why the switch is off.
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Locks and tags are warning signs.
You must be trained in lock-out/tag-out procedures.
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References:
http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=https://www.osha.gov/dte/grant_materials/fy10/sh-20843-10/cw_electrical.ppt&sa=U&ei=fS6MVLXkLIuu7AbmmoCgDw&ved=0CCcQFjAC&usg=AFQjCNG7-t2cXrf6XTJIeWecDauqiCfkxw excess at: 7/12/2014
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