Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading electrical safety handbook. Existing facilities should evaluate their systems and operations in relation to this handbook, applicable doe orders, national codes, national standards, local, state, and federal regulations, to determine if they comply or if a safety problem exists. Include a sample electrical safety program, guidance for the selection of personal protective equipment and much more. However, when a governmental body adopts the nec, the requirements are enforced by the authority having. Electrical injuries an arc flash is a release of energy caused by an electric arc figure 262.
Purpose indiana university environmental health and safety iuehs has developed the electrical safety program to protect employees from the hazards associated with electricity by establishing the minimum requirements for electrical safety at indiana university. However, we need to be cautious and keep safety in mind. Neitzel serves as a principal committee member for the nfpa 70e, standard for electrical safety in the workplace, is coauthor of the electrical safety handbook, mcgrawhill publishers, and is the working group chairman for revising ieee std. Electrical burns most common shockrelated, nonfatal injury occurs when you touch electrical wiring or equipment that is improperly used or maintained. Consider all floors as conductive unless covered with insulating matting of suitable type for electrical work. This handbook includes text directly from code which provides users an easy reference back to the code, rulingbyruling. If you have, on what did you base the esps framework or table of contents. Jones pe with electrical safety consulting services, inc.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. You will learn skills to help you recognize, evaluate, and control electrical hazards. 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. Do not handle electrical equipment when hands, feet or body are wet or perspiring, or when standing on a wet floor. It is the policy of murray state university, office of environmental safety and health esh to protect all employees, students, and other personnel from potential electrical hazards. Electrical protection handbook 1990 bussman, cooper industries, inc. Hs 001 september 10, 2015 page 4 of 25 joulescm2 and is derived from the determined value of the arc thermal performance value atpv or energy of breakopen threshold e bt if a material system exhibits a breakopen response below the atpv value. Download oshas new 2016 hazcom sds guidance manual here.
Meeting osha regulations, reducing insurance costs, and minimizing downtime and repair costs are additional benefits of electrical safety programs. Book, which is a pocket safety guide for workers in the electrical contracting, communication and data industries. Course not designed to teach you to work on electrical equipment. If you have missed categories and content, you may not be. Osha publications electrical occupational safety and. Basically, there are several elements of an effective safety program, which must be proven through documentation, should your. Ensures all facilities personnel and contractors are in compliance with electrical safety program.
Ask the children to explain the electrical safety rule demonstrated in the drawing. A guide to electrical safety blue ridge community college. General industry electrical hazards including arc flash. Not a simple task as we all can relate to challenges.
Student manual centers for disease control and prevention. Collect all the artwork and create a book about lil plug and lil reds electrical safety adventures. Working safely around downed electrical wires fact sheet. Occupational safety and health administration standards concerning electrical safety on the job. Work health and safety on offshore wind farmsspecial. Working with electricity can be very dangerous, and employees might be unaware of the potential hazards present in their work environment, making them susceptible to risk of injury. Osha, electrical safety related work practices, 29 cfr part 1910 9. Electrical safety handbook, 3e let experts make onthejob safety simple the electrical safety handbook is an easytouse, illustrated source of lifesaving information tailored to fit specific work environments written by renowned experts in electrical construction safety and medicine, the electrical safety handbook is the reference professionals trust for uptodate and easytofollow.
The dangers of electricity, electri cal shock, and the resulting injuries will be discussed. Provides resources to facilities department for tools, training and equipment. A complete guide to establishing an electrical safety program. Handbook for electrical s edition 2 mike holt enterprises. Hazard communication safety data sheets the hazard communication standard hcs requires chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers to provide safety data sheets sdss formerly known as material safety data sheets or msdss to communicate the hazards of. The following safe work practices can prevent electrical shock. Hazard communication safety data sheets the hazard communication standard hcs requires chemical manufacturers, distributors, or importers to provide safety data sheets sdss formerly known as material safety data sheets or msdss to communicate the hazards of hazardous chemical products. Littelfuse electrical safety hazards handbook this electrical safety hazards handbook was developed for general education purposes only and is not intended to replace an electrical safety training program or to serve as a sole source of reference. The electrical safety program guide, 2e a complete guide. Download oshas new 2016 hazcom sds guidance manual in pdf format here. The electrical safety program book the book provides a basis to set up an electrical safety program including a site assessment and checklist to identify hazardous and nonhazardous tasks at the site.
Electrical safety handbook, 4th edition, cadick, john. Minimum approach distance, information transfer and training requirements. Download electrical safety tutorial pdf version previous page print page. Download oshas new 2016 hazcom sds guidance manual. Electrical safety program electricity is a serious workplace hazard, capable of causing both employee injury and property damage. The design of new facilities shall conform to relevant doe orders and should conform to industry recognized engineering design standards.
Electrical safety electrical work can be deadly if not done safely. Electrical safety training for the manufacturing industry. This book is a resource anyone concerned with electrical safety should own. Electrical safety in the workplace 2 course goal the aim of this program is to provide comprehensive onsite training to high risk workers i. Electrical safety program page 5 of 12 if live electrical parts are not placed in an electrically safe work condition i.
These regulations are contained in title 8 of the california code of regulations t8ccr. Particular attention must be paid to electrical and cableswires and other tripping hazards. 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. On occasion this guide will reference the red book to assist electricians in their safe provision of services to you. The hazards electricity presents can be vastly dangerous to a workers safety and health. The red book can be obtained by contacting your local neca office. Most of the electrical health and safety regulations can be found in t8ccr, chapter. Csa z or ansi z10 for guidance on the content you should have. The a to z of an electrical safety program h ave you implemented an electrical safety program esp.
Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and. Working with electricity can be very dangerous, and employees might be unaware of the potential hazards present in their work environment, making them susceptible to. The electrical safety program book keeps your workplace prepared and safe. Littelfuse electrical safety hazards handbook this electrical safety hazards handbook was developed for general education purposes only and is not intended to replace an electrical safetytraining program or to serve as a sole source of reference. Calosha regulations on electrical safety require california employers to provide workers with a safe and healthful workplace. This course explains electrocution and mild electric shock and what they can do to the human body. Electrical shock received when current passes through the body severity of the shock depends on.
This book does a nice job of bringing all aspects of electrical safety together. Contact your supervisor for additional safety training if your job involves repairing, installing or working on energized parts. Based on nfpa 70e and osha requirements, the electrical safety program book provides the detailed blueprint you need to develop a program that maximizes electrical safetyand the related benefits it generates. Chapter 15, to license people doing electrical work and to adopt and enforce nationally recognized safety codes. A presentation on the basics of electrical safety, including terminology, an introduction to fundamentals of electricity, and ways to prevent electrocution.
The objectives of this handbook are to enhance electrical safety awareness and mitigate electrical hazards to employees, the public, and the environment. The electrical safety guide the electrical safety guide traveling through the maze of information on electrical safety can be difficult. Ray is a professional engineer with more than 35 years of experience in developing and operating electrical safety systems and processes in industrial units. The 2017 nescr handbook, premier edition, is an essential companion to the code. Electrical safety handbook, 4th edition kindle edition by cadick, john, capellischellpfeffer, mary, neitzel, dennis k. Electrical safety special training is required for work on electrical equipment only. Adopted in all 50 states, the nec is the benchmark for safe electrical design, installation, and inspection to protect. Outlets check for outlets that have loosefitting plugs, which can overheat and lead to fire. National electric safety code pdf free document name. A unique user profile that will allow you to manage your current subscriptions including online access the ability to create favorites lists down to the article level. Based on the 2009 nfpa 70e and current osha regulations, the electrical safety program guide, second edition, takes readers stepbystep through the creation of an electrical safety program, discussing program development from conception through finalization for a plan tailored to a company s unique environment.
Electrical safety michigan water environment association. Electrical safety handbook this handbook shall not supersede more stringent requirements in those applicable codes, standards, and regulations. The electrical safety program guide, 2e a complete guide to. This intermediate electrical safety online course teaches electrical safety concepts including the hazard of electric shock and 3 electrical hazard controls. This student manual is part of a safety and health curriculum for secondary and postsecondary electrical trades courses. Some companies make the mistake of attempting to satisfy occupational safety and health administration osha requirements rather than establishing a policy that protects its employees. Creating a safe workplace prevents injuries, reduces service interruptions, protects capital investment, and increases operations uptime. Safety tips have all electrical work done by a qualified electrician. Electrical safety in the workplace is an important topic that is addressed by nfpa 70e, standard for electrical safety in the workplace 2015 edition.
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