Saturday, August 1, 2009

Electricity saftey

Introduction

Table of Contents 
  
• General Introduction • Lockout/Tagout 
• Fuse Removal • Clothing and Personal
Protective Equipment 
• Gucci' • Fire Safety 
• Electrical Shock • Hazardous Locations 
• First Aid • 
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GENERAL:
  OSHA and state safety laws have helped to provide safe working areas for electricians. Individuals can work safely on electrical utensils with today's safeguards and recommended work practices. In addition, an understanding of the ethics of electricity is gained. Ask supervisors when in doubt about a procedure. Report any unsafe condition, equipment, or work practice as soon as possible.

FUSES:

prior to removing whichever fuse from a circuit, be sure the switch for the circuit is open or disconnected. When remove fuses, use an approve fuse puller and break contact on the hot side of the circuit first. When replacing fuses, install the fuse first into the load side of the fuse clip, then into the line side.

Gucci:

A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) is an electrical device which protects personnel by detecting potentially hazardous ground faults and hastily disconnecting power from the circuit. A potentially dangerous ground fault is any amount of current above the level that may take away a dangerous shock. Any current over 8 mar is considered potentially dangerous depending on the path the current takes, the amount of time exposed to the shock, and the physical clause of the person receiving the shock.
  Therefore, Fills are required in such places as dwellings, hotels, motels, construction sites, marinas, receptacles near swim pools and hot tubs, below the surface lighting, fountains, and other areas in which a person may experience a ground fault.
  A GFCI compares the sum of current in the ungrounded (hot) conductor with the amount of current in the neutral composer. If the current in the neutral conductor becomes less than the current in the hot conductor, a ground fault condition exists. The amount of current that is missing is returned to the source by some path other than the intended path (fault current). A fault up to date as low as 4 am to 6 men activates the GFCI and interrupts the circuit. Once activated, the fault condition is cleared and the GFCI manually resets before power may be restore to the trail. See Figure 1-22. 

  GFCI protection may be installing at different locations within a circuit. Direct-wired GFCI receptacles provide a ground fault protection at the point of installation. GFCI receptacle may also be joined to provide GFCI protection at all other receptacles installed downstream on the alike circuit. GFCI CBs, when installed in a freight center or panel board, provides GFCI protection and conventional circuit over current protection for all branch-circuit components connected to the CB.
  Plug-in False provide ground fault protection for devices plugged into them. These plug-in devices are often used by personnel working with power tools in an area that does not include GFCI receptacles.
Electrical Shock:
Strange as it may seem, most fatal electrical shocks happen to people who should know better. Here are some electrometrical
facts that should make you think twice before taking chances. 
  It's not the voltage but the current that kills. Natives have been killed by 100 volts AC in the home and with as little as 42 volts DC. The real assess of a shock's intensity lies in the amount of current (in mill amperes) forced through the body. Any electrical device worn on a house wiring circuit can, under certain conditions, transmit a fatal amount of modern 
  Currents between 100 and 200 mill amperes (0.1 ampere and 0.2 ampere) are fatal. Anything in the neighborhood of 10 mill amperes (0.01) is capable of producing painful to severe shock. Take a look at Table AI-1.
Readings Effects
Safe Current Values 1 map or less

1 mar to 8 map Causes thumbs down sensation - not felt.

Sensation of shock, not painful;
Individual can let go at will since 
muscular control is not lost.
Unsafe current values 8 mA to 15 mar



15 mA to 20 mA



50 mA to 100 mA



100 mA to 200 mA

200 mA and over Painful shock; individual can let go at will since muscular control is not vanished.

Painful shock; control of adjacent muscles lost; victim can not let go.

Ventricular fibrillation - a heart condition that can result in death - is possible.

Ventricular fibrillation occurs.

Severed burns, severe muscular contractions - so ruthless that chest muscles clamp the heart along with stop it in favor of the duration of the shock. (This prevents ventricular fibrillation).
  As the current rises, the shock becomes more severe. Below 20 mill amperes, breathing becomes labored; it ceases completely even at values below 75 mill amperes. As the current approaches 100 mill amperes ventricular fibrillation occurs. This is an uncoordinated twitching of the stockade of the heart's ventricles. Since you don't know how much current went through the body, it is necessary to perform non-natural respiration to try to get the one breathing again; or if the heart is not thumping, cardio pulmonary recovery (CPR) is necessary.
  Electrical shock occur when a person come in contact in the midst of two conductors of a circuit or when the body becomes ingredient of the electrical circuit. In either case, a severe shock can cause the heart and lungs to stop functioning. Also, severe burns may occur where current enters and exits the body.
  Hindrance is the best medicine for electrical shock. Respect all voltages, have knowledge of the principles of electricity, and follow safe work procedures. Do not capture chances. All electricians should be encouraged to take a basic course in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) so they can aid a partner in emergency situations.
  Always make sure portable electric tools are in safe operating condition. Make sure there is a third wire on the plug for edification in case of shorts. The fault current should flow through the third wire to ground instead of all the way through the operator's body to ground if electric power paraphernalia are grounded and if an insulation breakdown occurs.
FIRST AID FOR ELECTRIC SHOCK: 
Shock is a common occupational hazard associated with working with electricity. A someone who has stopped breathing is not necessarily dead but is in immediate danger. Life is dependent on oxygen, which is breathed into the lungs and then carried by the blood to every body cell. Since body cells cannot store oxygen and since the blood can hold only a inadequate amount (and only for a short time), death will surely result from continued lack of breathing.
  However, the heart may continue to beat for some time after breathing has stopped, and the blood may still be circulated to the body cells. Since the blood will, for a short time, contain a small supply of oxygen, the body cells will not die immediately. For a very few minutes, there is some chance with the aim of the person's life may be save.
  The process by which a individual who has stopped breathing can be saved is called reproduction ventilation (respiration). The purpose of artificial respiration is to force air out of the lungs and into the lungs, in rhythmic undulation, until natural breathing is reestablished. Records show that seven out of ten victims of electric shock be revived when artificial respiration was started in less than three minutes. After three minutes, the chances of revival decrease rapidly.
  Artificial ventilation should be given only when the breathing has stopped. Do not give artificial ventilation to any person who is breathing naturally. You should not assume that an individual who is unconscious due to electrical shock has stopped pant. To tell if someone suffering from an electrical shock is breathing, place your hands on the person's sides at the level of the lowest ribs. If the sufferer is breathing, you will usually be able to feel movement.
  Once it has been determined that breathing has stopped, the person nearest the victim should start the artificial ventilation without delay and send others for assistance and medical aid. The only logical, permissible delay is that required to free the victim from contact with the electricity in the quickest, safest way. This step, while it must be taken quickly, must be done with great care; otherwise, there may be two victims instead of one.
  In the case of portable electric tools, lights, appliances, equipment, or manageable outlet extensions, the victim should be freed from contact with the electricity by turning off the supply switch or by removing the plug from its receptacle. rider the switch or receptacle cannot be hurriedly located, the suspected electrical apparatus may be pulled free of the victim. Other persons arriving on the scene must be clearly warned not to touch the suspected equipment until it is reenergized.
  The injured person ought to be pulled free of contact with stationary equipment (such as a bus bar) if the equipment cannot be quickly reenergized or if the survival of others relies on the electricity and prevents immediate shutdown of the circuit. This can be done quickly and effortlessly by carefully applying the following procedures:
1. Protect by hand with dry insulating material.
2. Use a dry board, belt, clothing, or other available nonconductive stuff to free the victim from electrical contact. Do NOT touch the victim in eagerness of the cause of energy has been removed.
  Once the prey has been removed from the electrical cause, it should be single-minded whether the person is breathing. If the one is not breathing, a scheme of artificial respiration is used.
CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR):
Sometimes victims of electrical shock suffer cardiac arrest or heart stoppage as well as loss of breathing. Artificial ventilation alone is not enough in cases where the heart has stopped. A technique known as CPR has been developed to provide aid to a person who has stopped breathing and suffered a cardiac arrest. for the reason that you are working with electricity, the risk of electrical distress is higher than in other occupations. You should, at the earliest break, take a course to learn the latest techniques used in CPR. The techniques are relatively effortless to learn and are taught in courses available during the American Red Cross.
Note: A heart that is in fibrillation cannot be restricted by closed chest cardiac massage. A special device called a defibrillator is available in some medical facilities and ambulance services.
  Muscular contractions are so severe with 200 mill amperes and over with the purpose of the heart is forcibly clamped for the duration of the surprise. This clamping prevent the heart from going away into ventricular fibrillation, making the victim's chances for survival better.


Lockout/Takeout

Electrical power must be removed when electrical equipment is inspected, serviced, or repaired. To ensure the safety of personnel working with the apparatus, power is removed and the equipment must be locked out and tagged out.
  Per OSHA standards, equipment is locked out and tagged out before any preventive maintenance or servicing is performed. Lockout is the process of removing the source of electrical power and installing a lock which prevents the power from being turned ON. Takeout is the process of insertion a danger tag on the cause of electrical power which indicates to the equipment may not be operated until the danger tag is removed. See Figure 1-23.
  A danger tag has the same importance and purpose as a lock and is used alone only when a lock does not fit the disconnect device. The danger tag shall be attached at the disconnect device with a tag tie or equivalent and shall have space for the recruits name, craft, and further required information. A danger tag must withstand the elements and expected feel for as long as the tag remains in place. A lockout/tagout is used when:
 
Servicing electrical apparatus that does not require power to be ON to perform the service
 
Removing or bypass a machine guard or other safety device
 
The possibility exists of being injured or caught in heartrending machinery
 
Clearing jammcd equipment
 
The peril exists of being wounded if equipment power is turned ON
 
 stature 1-23. 
Equipment must be locked out and tagged out before
preventive maintenance or servicing is performed.
  Lockouts and takeouts do not by themselves re move power from a circuit. An approved procedure is followed when applying a lockout/agouti. Lockouts and tarots are attached only after the equipment is turned OFF and tested to make certain that influence is OFF. The lockout/ragout procedure is required for the safety of employees due to modern equipment hazards. OSHA provides a standard procedure for equipment lockout/agouti. Soya’s procedure is:
1. Prepare for tackle shutdown.
2. Machinery or utensils shutdown.
3. Technology or equipment isolation.
4. Lockout or agouti purpose.
5. Release of stored energy.
6. Verification of isolation.
word of warning: Personnel should consult OSHA Standard 29CFRI910.147 for engineering standard on lockout/dugout.
  A lockout/ragout shall not be removed by any person other than the person that installs it, not including in an emergency. In an emergency, the lockout/agouti may be aloof only by allowed personnel. The authorized personnel shall follow approved procedures. A listing of company rules and procedures are given to any person that may use a lockout/ragout. Always remember:
 
Use a keep off and takeout when possible
 
Use a takeout when a lockout is impractical. A takeout is used alone only whilst a lock does not fit the disconnect device
 
Use a multiple lockout when personage employee exclude of equipment is impractical
 
Notify all employees unnatural before using a lockout/takeout
 
Remove all power font including primary and secondary
 
Measure for voltage via a voltmeter to guarantee with the intention of power is OFF


Lockout Devices. Lockout devices are lightweight enclosures that allow the lockout of standard control devices. Lockout devices are available in different shape and sizes that allow for the lockout of ball valves, gate valves, and electrical equipment such as plugs disconnects, etc.
  Lockout campaign resist chemicals, cracking, scuff, and temperature changes. They are available in colors to match ANSI pipe colors. keep off devices are sized to fit set industry control device size. See Figure 1-24.
 Figure 1-24. 
Lockout devices are available in various shapes and sizes
that allow for the lockout of standard control devices.

  Locks used to lock out a device may be color coded and individually keyed. The locks are rust-resistant and are available with various size shackles.
  Danger tags provide additional lockout and warning information. Various danger tags are available. Danger tags may include warnings such as "Do Not Start," "Do Not Operate," or may provide space to enter worker, date, and lockout reason information. Tag ties must be strong enough to prevent accidental removal and must be self-locking and no reusable.
  Lockout/agouti kits are also available. A lockout/takeout kit contains items required to comply with the OSHA lockout/ragout values. Lockout/ragout kits contain reusable danger tags, tag ties, multiple lockouts, tresses, magnetic signs, and information on lockout/dugout procedures. See Figure 1-25. Be sure the source of electricity remains open or discoing enacted when returning to work whenever leaving a job for any reason or whenever the job cannot be fulfilled the same day.
 Figure 1-25. 
Lockout/tag out kits complies with OSHA lockout/agouti standards.
Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment:
outfits should fit closely to avoid danger of becoming entangled in moving machinery or creating a tripping or stumbling hazard. See Figure 1-26.
 Figure 1-26. 
Clothing should fit snugly to avoid danger of
becoming intertwined in moving machinery or
creating a tripping or stumbling peril
Recommended safe work clothes include:
 
Thick-soled work shoes for shield against sharp objects such as nails. Wear work shoes with safety toes if the job require. Make sure the soles are oil resistant if the shoes are subject to oils and grease
 
Rubber boots for humid locations
 
A hat or cap. Wear an approved shelter helmet (hard panama) if the job requires
Confine lengthy hair or keep hair trimmed along with avoid placing the head in close propinquity to rotating machinery. Do not wear charms. Gold and silver are admirable conductors of electricity.
FIRE SAFETY:
The chance of combustion is greatly decreased by good housekeeping. Keep rags containing oil, gasoline, alcohol, shellac, paint, varnish, or lacquer in a covered metal container? Keeps debris in a designated area away commencing the building? Sound an alarm if a fire occurs. Alert all workers on the job and followed by call the fire department. After business the fire branch, make a reasonable effort to contain the fire.

Fire Extinguishers:
Always interpret instructions before using a fire extinguisher. Always use the correct fire extinguisher for the class of fire. See Figure 1-27. Fire extinguishers are normally red. Fire extinguishers may be located on red conditions so they tin can be easily sited.
 Figure 1-27. 
Always use the wrong fire extinguisher
for the class of fire.

  Be ready to direct firefighters on the road to the fire. Inform them of any special tribulations or conditions that exist, such as down electrical wires or leaks in gas lines.
  Report any accumulations of rubbish or risky conditions that could be fire hazards. Also, if a portable tool tub is used on the job, a superior practice is on the road to store a C02 extinguisher in it.
In-Plant Training:
A select group of personnel (if not all personnel) should be acquainted with every single individual extinguisher type and sizes available in a plant or work area. Training should include a tour of the facility indicating special fire hazard operations.
  In toting up it is helpful to sporadically practice a dry run, discharging each type of extinguisher. Such practice is essential in learning how to activate each type, knowing the discharge ranges, realize which types are affected by winds and drafts, familiarizing oneself with discharge time, and learning of any precautions to take as noted on the nameplate. 
Extinguisher Maintenance Tips:
Inspect extinguishers at least once a month. It is general to find units that are missing, damaged, or used. Consider toning for such a service. Contract for annual maintenance with a qualified examine agency. Never attempt to make repairs to extinguishers. This be the chief cause of dodgy shell ruptures.
Hazardous Locations:
The use of electrical equipment in areas where explosion hazards are present can lead to an explosion and fire. This danger exists in the form of escaped flammable gases such as naphtha, benzene, propane, and others. Coal, grain, and other dust suspended in air can also cause an explosion. Article 500 of The Electrical Code National cover hazardous locations. Any hurtful location requires the maximum in safety and adherence to local, state, and federal plan and laws, as well as in-plant safety regulations. Unsafe locations are indicated by Class, splitting up,
and assemblage

Electricity safety tips around the home.

Always hire a licensed electrician to carry out any repairs. You can find details of electrical contractors approved by the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) in your area by contacting them here: 
NICEIC
Vintage House
37 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7UJ


Electrical Safety Tips
• Don't remove a plug from a power point by pulling on the cord; pull the plug instead. 
• Use socket covers on sockets accessible to young children. 
• Never plug adaptors into adaptors and avoid using adaptors filled with plugs where possible. 
• Switch off electrical items that are not in regular use at the plug and ensure that when we are away from the house for any length of time that you unplug and switch off electrical items as items left plugged in can be a fire risk and waste energy if left on standby. 
• Do not use any electrical items in the bathroom unless specifically designed for use there, eg. Shavers and electric toothbrushes. Even with these items however, take care not to get wet and avoid plugging and unplugging with wet hands. 
• Do not use items with damaged cords so that the wires are exposed. Either repair or replace. Check items regularly. 
• Do not use damaged sockets, replace with care when necessary. 
• Always turn the electrics off at the mains if carrying out any electrical repairs and only attempt repairs if you know what you are doing. 
• Ensure any electrical items are approved standard when purchasing and keep them correctly maintained where necessary. Look for the BEAB seal of approval. 
• Do not use electrical equipment outside if it's raining. 
• Use the correct wattage light bulb for all light fittings. 
• Circuit breakers and fuses should be the correct size current rating for their circuit. 

work place electricity saftey

Topic 1 - Electrical Safety Documents
Many organizations are committed to developing standards, regulations, and guidelines that include electrical safety food. Employees in the agency should disseminate themselves by these documents and the organization responsible for their development. Some of these standards, guidelines, and regulations are: 
• OHSA convention
o , General Industry 
 Subpart - Electrical Standard 
 Subpart R - Utility Industry 
 1910.268 Telecommunications 
 1910.269 Power making, transmission, and Distribution Standard
 Subpart J, 1910.147 - Lockout/Takeout 
 Subpart K - Electrical usual 
 Subpart V - Power Transmission and division
 OSHA 29 CFR 1926, creation Industry

o National Consensus standard for Design and mechanism
 Standards on electrical goods and systems, such as the National Electrical Manufacturers involvement (NEMA) and ASTM 
 Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) "paint Book Series" - design of electrical supremacy systems for industrial and commercial facilities 
 National inferno security involvement (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code (NEC)® - provide electrical safety requirements for wiring methods used in the workplace 
 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electrical Safety set of laws (NESC)- address welfare criteria for live electric give and communication lines, and equipments for employees in the workplace. 
 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 79, Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery - addresses fire safety and important electrical consideration specific to industry machinery and manufacturing systems not covered in the NEC®. 
 ANSI Z 244 - Lockout/Takeout, Standard address the minimum food for lockout/target procedures of energy be in command of sources that could cause injury or harm to employee. 
 National Electrical Contractors involvement (NECA), National Electrical Installation standard (NEIS™)

o Safe Work Practices
 local Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70E, Electrical wellbeing Requirements for Employee Workplaces 
 National Fire Protection involvement (NFPA) 101, Life Safety Code - for protecting live and property from fire.

o Guidelines
 Department of Energy (DOE) - Electrical Safety Guidelines 
 Department of Energy (DOE) - Model Electrical Safety Program

Topic 2 - Electrical Safety Principles
o When development and performing work on electrical systems and equipment, keep these principles in mind: 
 Plan all job 
 Think about what could go wrong 
 Use the right tools for the job 
 Use procedures, drawing and other documents as tools to do the job 
 Isolate the equipment beginning energy sources 
 Identify the electric shock and arc flash, as well as less hazards that may be present 
 Minimize the hazard by guard or approach limitations 
 Test every trail, every conductor, every time before you touch 
 Use personal shielding equipment as a last line of defense in case something goes wrong 
 Ask yourself, "Do I have the skill knowledge, paraphernalia, and understanding to do this work safely?"

Topic 3 - Electrical Shock Dynamics (3 important considerations)
o Path - ingoing the body and exit the body 
o Amount of current or energy curving in the body

60 Hz AC Current Response
0.5 - 3 mA start to feel the energy, scratchy sensation
3 - 10 mA experience pain, muscle contraction
10 - 40 mA clasp paralysis porch (brain says let go; but physically cannot do so)
30 - 75 mA respiratory system shuts down
100 - 200 mA practice heart fibrillation
200 - 500mA heart clamps tight
Over 1,500 mA tissue with organs burn

o Duration of exposure - degree of injury also depends on the duration and frequency of the current. message: "surprise" injuries can resemble an "Iceberg" where most of the injuries are in-house, with only an entry and entrance wound visible. Prompt attention is required by individuals expressly trained to treat electrical injuries.

Accident victims can also incur the following injuries from electrical shock: 
o Low-voltage speak to wounds 
o High-voltage phone wounds from entry along with exit of electrical current 
o Burns 
o Respiratory difficulties (the tongue may swell and obstruct the airway; or vaporized metal or heated air may have been inhaled) 
o Infectious complication 
o Injury to prepare through falls, heat necrosis (death of tissue), and muscle narrowing (shoulder joint injuries and fracture of bones in the neck are general injury caused by force contraction). 
o Injury en route for the heart such as ventricular fibrillation, cardiac detain, or stoppage 
o Internal and appendage injuries 
o Neurological (nerve) injury 
o Injury to the eyes (cataracts commencing electrical injury have occur up to three years after the accident)

Topic 4 - Hazard Identification and analysis
Every electrical safety curriculum should include a procedure for analyzing the risks and hazards associated with each one job. Employees must always consider the following:
o Environment 
 wet or dry 
 indoors or outdoors 
 open before cramped 
 well lit or dim 
 metal ladder in area where overhead wires or exposed conductors are in attendance 
 electrical cords over a heat source 
 overloaded electrical outlets

o Condition of Equipment 
 age of equipment 
 integrity of grounding system 
 internal safety mechanisms 
 operating voltage 
 electrical wiring and loads incurred 
 fault modern available to produce arc flash

o Electrical Safety Work Practices 
 ensure that operating procedures are up to date and right for conditions 
 evaluate circuit information drawings 
 determine degree and extent of hazards 
 comply with bare minimum clearances when working around electrical power lines or other out conductors 
 determine come close to boundaries: 
 flash protection boundary - linear distance to prevent injury from a potential arc-flash 
 limited loom margin - restricted distance in favor of "unqualified" persons 
 restricted approach boundary - restricted distance for "qualified" persons 
 prohibited approach boundary - PPE for direct phone with live parts - flashover distance
 determine "flash protection boundary" chuck from approach boundaries table (NFPA 70E) 
 resolve appropriate special protective apparatus (PPE) based on potential hazards near 
 always wear safety glasses and a hard hat when working on live circuits 
 use electrically insulated tools 
 use electrically insulated belt 
 test dates for truth of equipment and shielding clothing - independent wellbeing lab 
 wear required personal protective clothing (i.e., long sleeve shirt and long pants)- flame resistant materials for clothing (different weights for protection dependent on fault levels and clearing times)
 Your hands are you’re a good number valuable tools. Protect them by wearing appropriate safety gloves. Before using, inspect the gloves for signs of wear and tear and further damage. 
 evaluate workforce qualifications 
 use ladders with nonconductive side rails if there is a few possibility the ladder may perhaps contact exposed energized parts 
 follow lock-out/tag-out procedures 
 use power tools that are double-insulated or that have ground-fault circuit interrupters protecting the path 
 look over all annex cords for wear and tear, and make sure they are listed by a third-party testing laboratory 
 never clothe electrical cords over heat up sources 
 never store flammable liquids near electrical tools, even temporarily 
 be aware of special training requirements 
 Motors with thermal protection can save without warning, always lockout the motor before working on it. 
 Only qualified human resources should act upon maintenance, inspection, and repairs on whichever electrical paraphernalia. 
 Do not use tin left high and dry wire with link - this promotes corrosion and limits contact area. 
 if measuring voltage with respect to floor, make the ground connection first and remove it last. 
 Plugs and connectors should be wired with additional slack. In the event of undue sprain on the cord, the grounding will be the last broken. 
 Grounding continuity should be checked on new tools and equipment before being put into service. 
 remove paint from mating surfaces or use a locknut or set screw to penetrate the paint and make a metal-to-metal contact. 
 Dont overbold cables when pulling them through a bend in a raceway, often a pressure or squeezing develops causing insulation break.
Topic 5 - Electrical Hazard Mitigation - Prevention

Reducing and eliminate introduction to electrical hazards require constant attention. Safety is every ones responsibility - employers and employees. A safe electrical location makes good personal as well as business sense.
o Physical barrier (around energy source) such as fences and insulators on conductors 
 Keep work areas clean with dry. Cluttered work areas along with benches invite accident and injuries.

o Management barriers - policy documents 
 Who is responsible for electrical shelter at the site? 
 How is electrical wellbeing deal with at the site? 
 How are people trained? 
 What are the qualifications for people working on and in the order of electrical equipment?

o Administrative barriers (driven by management)¾discharge of policy documents 
 situate and task specific 
 recognizing the hazards 
 Guidelines on how to deal with electrical hazard.

Topic 6 - Shock Rescue Procedures
In response to an electrical accident, follow these procedures instantly:
o Call for help (can’t be handled by one person) and follow the disaster response system as set forth in the safety procedures of each institute.
o Get the approved first-aid supplies (these should be easily accessible when required).
o Reenergizes the circuit.
o Separate the someone from the energy source.
 Make sure you and the victim are in a safe zone - not in contact with any electrical source, away from downed or broken wires. 
 Never grab the one or pull the person off the current with your hands; you might become part of the circuit and become injured as well. 
 Use a dry wood broom, leather belt, plastic rope, or something similar that is non-conductive such as wood or plastic cane with hook on the end to free the person from the energy source 
 order first aid¾apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation furthermore/or CPR; know what to do 
 Keep the victim lying down, warm, and comfortable to maintain body heat until help arrives. Do not move the person in pencil case of injury to neck or back. 
 If the victim is lifeless, put him/her on side to let fluids drain. 
 Make sure the victim receives professional medical attention (person shocked could have heart failure hours later)
Burn victim first-aid steps:
 If the people’s outfit is on fire, roll the person on the ground to smother the conflagration. 
 Cool the burn with water or saline for a few minutes or until the skin returns to normal temperature. Do not attempt to remove clothing that is stuck to a flame. 
 Remove constricting items from the victim, such as shoes, belts, jewelry, and tight collars. They possibly will go on with to burn or cut off circulation if the victim experiences swelling. 
 Test the victims breathing and heartbeat. Apply mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in the midst of or CPR if necessary. 
 Keep victim warm and comfortable by covering him/her with clean, dry sheets or blankets. 
 Cover wounds with clean sheets and dry blankets. 
 Put on a pedestal burned areas to reduce distension.
Topic 7 - Lightning Strikes
In the U.S., it is likely that 93 people die each year as a result of being struck by lightning. This represents more death than a large amount other natural disasters, such as hurricanes or tornado.
Some info to be aware of: 
o one lightning belt can injure or kill one before more people 
o outdoor workers facade a high risk of suffering a fatal lightning strike 
o 30% of those struck by lightning will die; 74% who survive will have permanent disabilities 
o death from a lightning strike usually occurs within one hour of injury 
o Mainly lightning strike occur outdoors between May and September.
Recommendations from the Center for Disease Control
o monitor weather forecasts during the heavy shower season 
o remind employees that lightning is present in all thunderstorms 
o lightning often precedes rain and can strike as far as 10 miles away from the rain of a heavy shower 
o seek shelter immediately when thunder is heard - avoid trees or tall objects, high ground, water, open spaces, along with metal objects such when tools, fences, and umbrellas 
o remaining inside a vehicle is safe because rubber tires are nonconductive 
o When indoors, shut off appliances and electronic devices and avoid using the telephone. 
o Inspect the training electrode system for loose or corroded connections, which can increase the impedance of a lightning dissipation path. 
o Provide surge protection at the main service panel board to prevent stroke surges from traveling to apparatus.
Topic 8 - Preventive Electrical Maintenance
A central way to reduce electrical shock accident is to foundation and follow established procedures for preventive maintenance. This be the responsibility of the employer, employee, and owner - establishing a close working relationship to reduce and remove electrical accident.
o Inspect work area for electrical hazards daily, such as: 
 glistening lights 
 warm switches or receptacles 
 burning odor 
 loose connections 
 frayed, splintered, or busted wires
o Never ignore electrical problems. 
o Choose proper cords and connectors for the job. 
o Make sure any convenient cord used to power any type of luminosity and/or heavy-duty industrial equipment is suitable for the equipment - not only gauge size but what's more elasticity, strength, and ability to withstand any chemicals that may be present. 
o All testing equipment should be properly calibrated. 
o Make sure the annex cord thickness is at least as big as the electrical cord for the tool. 
o Read and follow all equipment operating instructions for proper use. 
o Disappear equipment repairs and adjustment to authorized recruits. 
o Sticking switches on electrical saws should be replaced at once. After the switch is released, always maintain control of the saw until the blade have stopped. 
o Never operate an electric saw while wearing loose clothing such as an unbuttoned jacket or long, floppy sleeves. 
o Follow required lock-out/tag-out procedures. 
o Turn off equipment when finished with job. 
o Disconnect energy sources. 
o Tag out the disconnected power. 
o Release store energy to make sure no power is getting on the road to the equipment. 
o Always clean up spills on the floors. 
o When portable cords are made up, take exceptional care to make confident that the circuit and grounding conductors are not interchanged. 
o Keep work areas clean and dry. Cluttered work areas and benches tempt accidents and injuries. 
o Good cleaning and a well-planned layout of transitory wiring will condense the dangers of fire and shock vulnerability

 Electrical and Fire Safety

Fire and Burn Prevention
Fires and burns are the second important cause of family circle injuries. Each year nearly 4,000 people in the U.S. die in home fires. Thousands of others are injured as a cause of fires or chance burns. The largest parts of these deaths involve children and elderly adults. Kitchen accidents, space heaters, chimney fires, faulty electrical wiring, and cigarettes are universal causes. Check your home for fire hazards. Mount smoke detectors on every floor. 
• Tips on fire safety: 
o Marshal of cigarettes, cigars, and match carefully. 
o Bed in smoke detectors on every one floor of your home and test them regularly. 
o Plan two escape routes from each floor of your home and practice using them. Be sure you can open doors and windows from the contained by exclusive of a key. 
o Never abscond a burning candle or fireside unattended. 
o Don’t place anything that will burn near a furnace, water heater, space heater, or the wood stove top. 
o Don’t use burnable chemical in the district of appliances with pilot lights. 
o Have your oven and chimney inspect each year. Some utility companies provide free or low cost inspections. 
o Know how to put out kitchen fires. If fires occur don’t panic. For oven fires, close the door and turn off the oven. Exploit a pot lid to smother a stovetop fire. Keep a crammed ABC-rated fire extinguisher near the kitchen. 
o Pay attention when you are cooking. If you must leave the kitchens turn off all burners. 
o Prevent scalds by setting your dampen heater to 120 degrees or lower. Anti-scald devices are available for bathtubs or shower. 
o Know emergency phone numbers for your area. In most places it is 911. Post the number near each cellular phone. Teach children the tragedy number. 
• Tips to protect children from fires and burns: 
o Teach family not to play with matches or lighters. Store them out of sight and reach. 
o Teach your children what to do if they smell smoke or attend to the smoke alarm. 
o Have children practice escaping commencing a fire. 
o Never leave immature offspring alone. 
o Set pots and pans on the rear burner of the stove and always turn handles inward so they are not accessible to toddlers. 
o Keep the cords for crock pots, coffee makers, and deep fryers not in of the reach of small children. 
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Electrical wellbeing
While enjoying electric TVs, radios and other appliances, we may overlook they can cause shocks and fires. In 1990, bad plugs, cords, switches, and outlet caused about 13,000 home fires and nearly 200 deaths. Most electrical fires with injuries container be barred. People should take the time to have their electrical systems inspect and find out as regards electrical safety.
• Tips happening electrical safety: 
o People who subsist in homes that are more than 10 years old should consider having the electrical system inspect. If your home is more than 40 years old, an inspection is overdue. Be definite to seek advice from with your local building inspector before construction repairs. 
o Never place electric cords under rugs or bedding. Heat or sparks from these cords could cause a fire. 
o Follow the safety tips on new appliances. 
o Check electrical cords for signs of wear. Replace frayed or crazed cords to prevent shocks and fires. 
o Check labels on lamps and exercise the right size bulb. Check the label on your fuse box furthermore is sure you use the right size fuses. 
o Fix electrical problems right away. If fuses blow often, circuit breakers trip often, switches get hot or people be shocked, something is wrong. 
o Cover unused outlets with forced plugs. 
o If a cord has 3-prongs, use it properly. Don’t remove the extra prong. The third prong is there because the appliance be required to be grounded to prevent electrical shocks. 
o Take plaster during a thunder storm. If you are indoors, stay away from open windows and doors and bring into play the car phone only in a tragedy. If you are outdoors stay in your car and away from water, trees, and metal objects. Pass up little areas with the aim of might downpour in a heavy rain. 
o Do not overhaul outlets. Extension cords shouldn't be used as permanent fixtures in home rebuilding. 
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Ground mistake path Interrupters
A position fault circuit interrupter or GFCI is a special type of outlet that prevents shock. These outlets are recommended for areas someplace water is used. Install Faces in bathrooms, kitchens (within 6 feet of the sink), laundry areas, garages, basements, outdoor outlets, and just about pool, saunas, and hot tubs. Test these outlets review

Know How to Stay Safe While Using Irrigation Equipment

Irrigation electrical hazards be a upward problem in many regions of the country. In the summer heat up and dry season, farm irrigation can be vital for successful crop, but it is just as vital that workers know and track proper safety precautions to avoid potentially deadly electrical accidents when operating and managing the watering systems.

Aluminum irrigation pipe, while lightweight and easier to touch, is an admirable conductor of electricity. It is best to avoid moving irrigation pipe and equipment going on windy days, as a sudden gust could lift pipes into overhead power lines. This rule line contact could prove serious on the road to a one holding the pipe. 

“Remember, water and electricity is a precarious mix,” cautions Mike Bird, electrical safety connoisseur and member of the Safe current Advisory Board. “Electricity follows the shortest path to the ground and can flow through any conductive material, such as water or metal. Do not allow irrigation water nozzles to spray on power lines. A wet stream hitting a power line could energize the entire system, creating a shock hazard to anyone nearby or in contact with the equipment.” 

Take several times to survey your surroundings before moving equipment. Look up and around you; note any power lines that could be close enough to come into write to with utensils – and stay away. 

“Always know the location of nearby electrical lines when working with irrigation utensils,” adds Bird. “Any contact amid the irrigation equipment and nearby electrical position could be fatal.” 

To make certain safe operation of irrigation tackle, Safe Electricity offers the following tips: 

• Make sure that irrigation system wiring is properly stranded. Before the start of each irrigation season, have a qualified electrician check the propel and wiring. 
• hoard unused irrigation pipes far left from power lines or electrical equipment.
• Position irrigation pipes at least 15 feet away from power lines.
• Position the water jet streams so that there is no chance of them spraying onto power lines – if this happens, the entire system could become energized, creating a threat for anyone nearby. 
• Stay away from the machine during any lightning activity. Mount lightning arresters to protect your equipment. 
• If fuses continually blow or circuit breakers repeatedly trip, have a professional check the wiring. This possibly will indicate a potential electrical hazard.
• Always shut off and bolt the master electrical control switch by servicing the machine.
• Avoid moving irrigation equipment on windy years when pipes could be blown addicted to nearby power lines. Maintain pipe horizontal to the floor rather than vertical to maximize the risk of contact with power lines.
“If an irrigation pipe comes in contact with a power line, never try to remove it yourself,” cautions Bird. “Stay missing from the conduit and call your local electric utility for help.” 

Summer Usage and Warning Signs of Electrical Stress

The lazy, hazy days of summer bring hot and humid temperatures to many areas. The higher temps enlarge the need for cool sensations all day long. Summertime’s increased electrical use increases the risk of fire in homes with older or damaged wiring systems. Air taming and residence cool demands during long period of hot weather can strain and overload a home’s electrical system, a grim shock and fire hazard. 

Electrical freedom systems are the third chief cause of home structure fires. These fires caused the most property damage, are the moment chief cause of decease, and the third leading cause of home fire injuries, according to information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Large appliances, such as air conditioners, are responsible for almost 20 percent of purchaser product electrocutions each time 

As part of the “Teach become skilled at be bothered” TLC campaign, Safe Electricity urges everyone to be aware of the added stress to be found on a home’s electrical systems during summer months and steps you can take to maintain your esteemed ones safe. 

“Underwriters Laboratories estimate more than one-third of house in the United States are more than 50 years older,” say Mike Ashenfelter, Sangamon County Electrical Inspector. “Considering the increase in appliance tradition and related electrical anxiety over the past half century, many adult homes are not adequately energetic to switch and support the increased demands.” 

Outdated wiring can grow to be agitated due to the increased loads required to run the appliance normally bring into living being in today’s homes. If the wiring is deteriorating or crumbling it canister be damaging its own padding putting the classification at risk meant for fire. 

According on the road to the NFPA, faulty electrical distribution and wiring contribute to tens of thousands of fires, hundreds of deaths, and more than a thousand injuries, not to take up more than half a billion dollars in damages. In order on the way on the road to help protect you and your family watch for these warning signs: 

• Lights habitually waver, blink or dim temporarily 
• Circuit top trip or fuse rage often 
• Cords or wall plates are warm to the touch or tarnished 
• Crackling, roasting or buzzing is hear from outlet 
If you have any of these present, you should have your home inspect as a upshot of a qualified. 

“A quarters electrical check up to find and correct secret hazards could prevent many of these tragedies,” say Ashenfelter. “The time and investment in having a qualified electrician check your residence, and performing a few home running and upgrades are small in link to the protection furthermore safety they grant to your family and home.” 

Safe current recommend an electrical classification inspection for all dwellings 40 days old or older and when purchasing a previously-owned home. Most mortgage friendship requires an electrical inspection on the obtain of a new home before a loan can be approved anyway. You should also have an inspection when you’ve have a major repair or if you’ve added major new appliances in the last 10 years, or have extension cords or belongings of influence strips permanently in use. 

Extension cords ought to only be used temporarily along with ought to be in first-rate condition with a plenty amp or wattage rating. On no account use cords which are frayed, stretched or dog-eared and keep them out of the path of foot traffic. You ought to never use an extension cord for air conditioners; electric heaters or fans along with never run them behind baseboards or beneath carpets or fixtures. 

If electrical items to be plugged in are close together, such as with computer equipment, use a plug bar or surge protector. But make sure not to overload the electrical circuit, which can create a fire hazard. 

In addition to ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets, designed for protection from electrical shocks, Safe Electricity encourages homeowners to consider having a professional install arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) on circuits in bedrooms. The National Electric Code now requires AFCIs in new residential construction. 

No matter the season, or age of homes, residents should be vigilant and continually check for electrical hazards such as cracked or fraying electrical cords, overloaded outlets and circuits, and improper wattage light bulbs in lamps and light fixtures. Also, make sure smoke alarms are placed and functioning properly. 

 “Life-Saving” Lessons to Be Learned 

Whether it’s swimming, boating or fishing, summertime is water exercise time for millions. While enjoying water actions, don’t let a safety exposure dampen your summer fun. As part of its Teach Learn Care TLC campaign, Safe energy reminds everyone: school what you identify about electrical safety. Learn what you could do with to, and Care enough to distribute it with those you love. 

Electricity is important energy - it keeps us cool in the summer, lights our house, keeps the refrigerator cold, and runs the TV, stereo system and computers. yet electricity also tin can be dangerous. It doesn't take much command to hurt a star - more than one-fifth of the electricity it takes to light a bulb can kill an adult. 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends installing and via ground-fault circuit-interrupters (Gucci) for protection against electrocution hazards involving electrical circuits and flooded lighting circuit in and around pools, spa, and hot tub. 

Assessing electrical hazard near areas of stream is a wise investment of time and personal energy. Contact among water and electricity container be serious, or level noxious. According to the CPSC, deaths and serious shocks occur in and around swimming pools each year. Insecure Electricity offers the following commands to stay safe in or around swimming pools: 

• Do not put any electrical appliances outside five feet of a swimming pool. 
• Any electrical outlets within twenty feet of a pool should be operational with a GCFI, or Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. 
• Pools and decks should be built at most 5 feet away from all antiestablishment electrical lines, and at most 25 feet away from overhead electrical lines. 
• As always, not at all swim during a downpour. 
• Use battery operated, pretty than electrical, appliances near swimming pools.
• If a swimmer is electrocuted or shocked, don’t dive in yourself or you could be electrocuted as well. Turn off the supremacy, and then use a fiberglass shepherd’s hook to pull the victim out of the water. 
When you leave the pool, don’t change the telephone lines station or touch any electrical appliance until you are dry - never touch any electrical appliance when you are wet or standing in water. If children wish to play with sprinklers or hose, emphasize that they should be set up well away from any electrical outlet or appliance. In most instances, if potential safety hazards are taken into consideration and handled proactively, accidents and deaths could be avoid. 

Electricity with water is dangerous around larger bodies of hose down as well. If you plan to go boating or fishing this summer, be aware of your surroundings moreover potential electrical hazard. 

Always check the location of nearby power lines before boating or fishing. Contact linking your boat and a command line could be there devastating. Maintain a distance of at least ten feet between your cruiser and nearby power lines to be safe. 

If your boat does come in contact with a power stripe, never jump out of the boat into the water – the water could be energized. Instead, stay in the boat and avoid touching everything metal in anticipation of help arrives or until your boat is no longer in drop a line to with the line. Be sure dockside outlets have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection and check cords that are plugged into them to formulate sure at hand is no broken sleeve or exposed wires. 

Check for the location of power lines before fishing. Make positive you are casting the line away from power lines to avoid potential contact. 

“Teach hear Care” TLC is a public examination campaign of Safe Electricity, an electrical safety public unconsciousness program supported by a coalition of hundreds of organizations, excluding thrilling utilities, educators furthermore other entity committed to promote electrical wellbeing.

Lightning Safety; National Lightning

 Summer is often a peak season on behalf of one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomenon—lightning. Lightning strikes time on all sides of. According to the National Weather Service, an average 62 people are kill each year by lightning in the United States. In 2008 there were 329 people struck in the USA, with 302 injured and 27 kill. Given these statistics, it’s extremely important to take lightning seriously moreover to stay educated on lightning safety. 
 
As part of its lecture Learn Care TLC war, safe and sound Electricity urges parents and other caregivers to make sure children also apprehend the import of lightning responsiveness and how to stay safe. 

Don’t be fool by blue skies. If you hear thunder, lightning is close an adequate amount to pose an immediate threat. That is why the local Weather examine has adopted the saying: When clap Roars, Go Indoors! 

Lightning can strike up to ten miles from the area in which it is raining, even if you don’t see clouds. This earnings that if you can hear thunder, you’re within striking detachment. A superior idea is to use the ‘30-30 Rule.’ According to this rule, if you count less than 30 seconds between a lightning flash and the boom following it, you should seek shelter from the storm. A smart thing to do is tally your 30 second inside away starting all threatening weather. When the storm is over, wait thirty proceedings after the last lightning strike you see prior to going back outside. 

If caught outdoors during a thunderstorm and unable to take shelter in a building, take the following precautions: 
• Try to take shelter in a vehicle with a unyielding metal roof. Close the windows and avoid contact with electrical conduct paths, such as the steering wheel, ignition, gear shifter, or radio. 
• Avoid water, high ground, or open spaces. 
• Do not seek haven under tall, solitary trees; canopies; small picnic or rain shelters; or in any open-frame vehicles such as jeeps, convertibles, golf cart, tractors or mowers. 
• Do not stand near power, light or flag poles, machinery, fence, gates, metal bleachers, or even other people. If you are in a group, multiply out so that you are at least twenty feet apart. 
• If your skin tingles or your hair stands on end, lightning may be on to strike. Squat down low to the ground with your head between your knees making yourself the smallest objective possible. 
“Plan outdoor tricks around the weather and be prepared to seek shelter if the sit out turns threatening.” says Molly vestibule insecure Electricity Executive Director.(OR YOUR EXPERT HERE) “If thunderstorms and lightning are approaching, the safest location is at home away from doors with windows with the shades drawn. Avoid water, electric appliances and other objects with the intention of could conduct electricity, and use only cordless or cell phones to craft tragedy calls.” 

Phone use is the leading cause of indoor lightning injuries in the U.S. An unswerving strike is not necessary for lightning voltage to enter your home from opening to last phone lines, electrical wires, cables and plumb. Other recommendation to avoid lightning shock and damage include: 
• Turn off and unplug appliances well before a storm nears – never during. Don’t expect a surge protector to save appliances from a lightning strike, unplug it as well. <
• Stay away from electrical outlets, appliances, computers, power tools, and TV sets. Take off headsets and stop playing video games. 
• Turn off your air conditioner to protect the compressor from a power surge and avoid a costly repair job. 
• Avoid water and contact with piping, including sinks, baths furthermore faucets. Don’t wash dishes, light rainfall or bathe during a thunderstorm. Also steer clear of washers and dryers since they not only connect with the plumbing and electrical systems, but also include an electrical path from the outside through the dryer vent. 
• Do not lie on the concrete floor of a garage as it likely contains a wire mesh. 
• Basements typically are a safe place to go at some point in thunderstorms, but steer clear of concrete walls that may well contain metal rebar. 
• Don’t forget your pets. Dog houses are not lightning-safe and dogs chained to plants can easily fall victim to a strike. 
If a person is struck by lightning, call 911 and care for the victim immediately. You are not in danger of being electrocuted by the victim. added information on lightning safety can be found at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website at www.lightningsafety.noaa.gov. 

“Teach Learn Care” TLC is a public service campaign of Safe Electricity, an electrical public awareness program support by a recipe of hundreds of organizations, including electric utilities, educators, and others committed to promoting electrical safety. For more information on electrical safety, stopover www.SafeElectricity.org

11 tips of Electricity Safety  

 Electricity desires to be on the position. Sometimes it might try to go all the way through you to get to the ground. To foil this instigation experiences follow these important safety tips.  
 1. Never contact any outdoor chains with your body or any added objects. 
2. Observe out for slide supports when you're climbing plants, if you're using a ladder, or any tall stuff.
3. Keep electrical appliances and toys away from all sources of water. 
4. stare at out for damaged cords on outside (or inside) electrical equipment.
5. Go away from stimulating fences.
6. as flying a kite, reproduction airplane, or balloon:
• Stay missing from wires and anything touching them. 
• Use materials with the function of do not conduct electricity to make a kite. 
• Don't fly toys in the downpour. 
7. Don`t even handle an outlet. 
8. When unplugging something, always pull by the plug not by the cord.
9. Edge the number of plug plugged into each outlet.
10. Observe out for damaged plugs. term an adult if you see one. 
11. Never let cords run through doorway or above carpets .

Electrical Safety 

Electricity is an chief part of our live that cannot be taken for granted. Electricity must be treat with caution and respect. Practice safety precautions and these following tips to remain safe: 
• Never go near or touch power lines. Presuppose every wire is "live" and never assume a line is "dead." 
• Be cautious of down wires. If you happen to come across downed wires, term the National Electric tune (NES). Keep people and pets away from the wire until the NES or police arrive. 
• Do not fly kites, balloons or reproduction airplane near rule defenses. If one gets immovable in a line, do not aim to remove it. Leave it alone. 
• Never fix a TV or radio antenna outside falling distance of power shape. 
• Before you are in motion a metal ladder or scaffolding, check to see that it's clear of power lines. They can be toxic if links occur with a line. 
• Never ascend trees, poles, or harden towers whose upper branches are contacting, or even near power lines. 
• Never use water on electrical fires. Have every person leave the house and call the fire department if you cannot snuff out it. If the fire is a small appliance, unplug the appliance or go encompassing off the current. DO NOT TOUCH APPLIANCES. Use a class C fire extinguisher, which is recommended on behalf of electrical fires. 
• Never repair a split in an outdoor extension cord. Throw the cord away and buy a new one. 
• Don't use internal lights for outdoor purposes. Use only bulbs, extension cords, wiring, outlets, and other gear specifically designed for outdoor use. (Check the manufacturer's directives and the Underwriters Laboratories approval). 
• Don't touch appliances, cords or plugs with wet hands or while standing on a wet surface. Don't put electrical tools, appliance or cords in water. 
• Keep electric rotisseries, radios, wiring for al fresco lighting and other electrical diplomacy away from swimming pool. Never touch an electrical device while in a swim pool or when standing in water. 
• If you encounter an electrical-injured victim, do not touch the person until they have been freed from the source of electricity. You can use a non-conductor, such dried up rope or wood to push or lug the victim away from the power source. 
• Never heave any tall object in the vicinity of a power line. Lug it level with the ground and be cautious when remove water pipes and well casing. 
• Never attempt to open or tamper with transformers. Don't plant vegetation and trees close to them - bushes and trees should be at least ten feet away from the front of the transformer. 
• If an appliance works improperly or gives the slightest warning of a problem, such as shocks or sparks, disconnect it and have it serviced. 
• Take extra precautions when using power tools. Your electrical electric wiring should be adequate for the job. Circuits should be grounded. The tools should be three-pronged or double insulated. 
• Protect cords from heat, chemicals along with oil. Coil cords loosely when store tools. If cords are broken, get innovative ones or shorten them. Never splice broken cords. 
• During severe weather, brief low-voltage conditions can dim lights and linger low longer than a minute. In such cases, turn off or unplug all powered appliances. Also, roll off televisions and shining lamps. 

Electricity ~ Tips for Staying Safe

PECO, An Eielson Company, Sponsor of "Benjamin Franklin: Glimpses of the be in incriminate of offers these tips for stay safe around electricity. 
Benjamin Franklin considered voltage, and is quite famous even today for his kite and solution experimentation by way of lightning. We must always remember that Ben could enclose been dangerously injured during that experimentation. It is never a good idea to be careless with a little as authoritative as electrical energy! 
Electricity have the power to light lamps that help us see at darkness with fuel heaters that become us hot in winter, but it is important not to get into electricity's way for the grounds that it be capable of impairment you. Here be a few safety guidelines to remember: 
• Never participate with electrical cords, wires, switches, or plugs. 
• Stay away from fall power lines. Tell an adult if you notice a fallen line. 
• Never use a hairdryer or play an electrical cellular phone system or television in the neighborhood of a bathtub or sink. 
• Before you clamber a tree, look up. If a power line is close at hand or touching, stay not here from the tree. 
• Never contact anything that runs under electricity when your hands are wet. 
• Fly kites and sculpt airplanes in a wide open field or park—never in the zone of overhead electrical wires. 
• Never climb utility pole or electrical towers. 
• Stay away first substations and transformers (green boxes). 











 















Cloth saftey

About Public Safety Clothing

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By Kristina Puglia
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Clothing for public safety personnel is paramount in the performance of their duties. Police officers, fire fighters, members of the military and others in collective service must have clothing that can be worn comfortably in all weather conditions. In addition, the clothing must be strong and accommodates the equipment they carry. Municipalities will usually invest their uniform monies on brands that have given away the best durability additionally the better product for price furthermore availability.
Significance
1. Free safety personnel are exposed to an array of conditions on a daily basis. Whether those conditions include weather, an emergency situation, public date or tactical duties, their uniforms must serve a variety of purposes next to any moment. Public safety clothing comes in an range of styles and is made from poly-cotton, poly-rayon, cotton and nylon blends. Uniforms of yesteryear were cotton or wool, but the fabrics at present used in making uniforms have render them easy to care for, unimportant and long lasting.
Function
2. A primary function of unrestricted safety clothing is identification. Police officers and fire fighters must be read lily identifiable to the general public during the performance of their duties. While style and blush may fluctuate from city to city, the immediate identification remains the matching. Other functions that public danger clothing serves are protection from the elements, carrying pocket-sized equipment and reflecting light for safety purposes at darkness time.
Types
3. Public safety clothing includes Class A uniform, Class B uniforms and Tactical uniforms, EMS uniform, "Turn--Out" gear for fire fighters, head wear, rain wear, jackets and outerwear, foot wear, Bus and specialized unit apparel. every one type of clothing serves a specific function for the wearer and identifies her with her service. Class A uniforms are those that are worn daily as assign by the department. division B uniforms are tactical in appearance but serve the personnel trying them with a more practical uniform for daily wear. Tactical uniforms and Buds provide the officers or medics with extremely durable clothing that facial appearance extra pockets, Velcro and fastener closures, a better comfort fit and in some instances the ability to blend into surroundings. Surface wear, head wear and turn-out gear provide protection from the elements along by way of injury, and make the wearer more visible along with identifiable.
Benefits
4. Advances in fabrics and style have changed the way public safety clothing is pretend and fitted. Articles of clothing that were once worn by police officers only, such as tactical trousers, comprise become acceptable have on for EMS personnel. Sizing of clothing has advanced in with the intention of many items no longer need to be "fitted" to the individual--they are manufactured in an array of sizes, including form fits for women. With rip-stop technology, reinforced shoulders, elbows, wrist and knees, zipper or Velcro closures and waterproofing, the clothing has evolved into a usual for facade, protection and ease in wear.
Potential
5. Public wellbeing clothing is an ever-evolving technology. Whether making bullet-proof vests or stream proof boots, manufacturers are always striving for a better product. company are looking to the future in an effort to make clothing that retains heat during the winter months, but wicks away heat in the summer months--all in the same garment. Also sought after is the perfection of a thinner bullet proof vest with better protection from high-velocity grenades, and fire fighting gear that is lighter in weight but offers better protection from heat, cold and humidity. The potential outcome would be civil servants in uniforms that make available style, function and comfort. Cited as contributing factors.
Did You Know?
• The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 15,500 clothes dryer fires occur annually, causing an average of 10 deaths, 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage.
• Eighty-percent of American homes have clothes dryers.
• A full load of wet clothes placed in a dryer contains about one half gallon of water. As the clothes dry, lint forms and builds up, reducing airflow in the dryer's vent, potentially causing the dryer to work improperly or overheat.
Clothes Dryer Doss:
• DO clean the lint screen/filter before or after drying EACH load of clothes.
• DO clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically.
• DO have a certified service technician clean and inspect the dryer and venting system regularly.
• DO replace plastic or vinyl exhaust hoses with rigid or flexible metal venting, which provides maximum airflow.
• DO keep the area around the dryer clean and free from clutter.
• Always use the appropriate electrical outlet for dryers and all major appliances.
Clothes Dryer Don’ts:
• DON'T place clothing or fabric stained with a flammable substance, such as alcohol, cooking oils, gasoline, spot removers or motor oil, in the dryer. Flammable substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Instead, dry the materials outdoors.
• DON'T leave a dryer operating if you are not home.
• DON'T forget to read the manufacturer warnings in the user manual and on the inside of the dryer door.
• DON'T dry any item containing foam, rubber or plastic, such as bathroom and non-slip rugs and athletic shoes.
• DON'T dry any item that contains glass fiber materials, such as a blouse or sweater with glass buttons or decorations.

. DON'T overload the dryer with wet clothes.

About Fire Safety Clothing


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Chemical fire retardants were created to reduce the flammability of clothing by making fabrics and other supplies resistant to heat and flames, especially for people who work in industries where they can come interested in contact with chemicals, intense heat or inferno. In recent years, the potential hazards of certain types of jobs have increased safety awareness in the workplace. Workers in harmful work environments are now required to wear fire protective clothing, which may take account of coveralls or suits, shoes furthermore scarf.
Types
1. In hot years clothing made from a wide variety of fire resistant fabrics have happen to available on the market. Consumers can now choose from fire resistant coveralls, aprons, pants, uniforms, lab coats, rain stuff cold weather wear, reflective coveralls and a number of other fire protective accessories. Flame-resistant ponchos unite caps, high visibility vests and armbands, hairnets and even disposable flame-retardant clothing are being pretend and sold.
Benefits
2. Heat- and fire-retardant clothing shield individuals from sparks and fire that would quickly ignite other fabrics. Most fire defending garments are assured to sustain their flame-resistant properties if washed according to the manufacturer's instructions. into a outsized amount cases, flame resistance spirit not wash out unless chlorine bleach is used when laundering. Many fire-resistant fabrics wear longer than clothing made from other fabrics. though the cost for flammable clothing may be more, it can protect workers in hazardous occupations from burns and other serious injuries. The difference is that once ignited, regular clothing fabrics continue to burn. save for even if a person wearing fire protective gear suffers a burn hurt, it may not be as stern. Reports show that of the thousands of burn injuries that occur in the workplace each one year, the most serious burns are usually not caused by the fire vulnerability, but by clothing igniting and burning the victim. Fire-protective clothing has definitely been shown to enlarge worker safety as well as trim down an employer's problem.
Misconceptions
3. level though most people seem to realize that the fibers in fabrics like nylon and polyester or polyester blends can soften if ignited, they think that clothing made from cotton will not burn as easily. The truth is that cotton often burns more speedily than other fabrics. The good news is that fire-resistant clothing is now much further comfortable to show off than it was just a few years ago. Today more cotton blends are becoming available in a wide selection of fire opposing fabrics.
Prevention/Solution
4. Flame-resistant clothing can prevent injury and flat death. Since the 1970s, the Occupational Safety and Health government (OSHA) has been setting wellbeing standards for keeping people safe in the workplace. The general Fire fortification Association (NFPA) is another club which advocate for fire prevention and public safety through education, research and the enlargement of safety codes and values Both these organization test and set standards for fire-protective clothing.
Warning
5. Not all fire-resistant fabrics are treated in the same way. Different fabrics are designed to provide different levels of protection to the wearer, depending on the hazards involved. Employers need to find out what kind of clothing will provide workers with insufficient protection from the particular hazards in a certain work environment. Employees also should be instructed on the proper use and care of fire-resistant garments in order to maximize special safety.
Expert Insight
6. Authorities on fire safety and protection progressively more stress the importance of safety management in the nation workplaces, which includes provided that workers with protective clothing and equipment. Preventive fire protection rules focus not only on individual safety, but also consider the overall safety of everyone in a workplace environment. In the coming years the market for protective clothing with utensils is expected to extensively increase as industries do more to protect workers from fires, explosion, chemical spill and other hazard.

Infant Clothing


Newborns do not need a bunch of clothing. A used outfit is fine as long as buttons and snaps are on tight and none of the thread is unraveling. We recommend the following items:
• 4 sleeping wear or one-piece sleepers with attached feet
• 6 side-snap T-shirts
• 4 to 6 one-piece undershirts that snap at the crotch
• 1 baby cap (the hospital possibly will send one home by way of your baby)
• 6 pairs of soft, inviting socks or booties with elastic
• 2 to 3 soft, comfortable wear for daytime
• 1 soft cotton sweater or light jacket
• A panama with a brim and an elastic chin leash for summer
• A warm knit hat among an elastic chin strap for winter
• A snowsuit for cold winters
Shopping Tips tell you what to look for when you buy infant clothing.
Shelter Tips tell how to dress your baby.
Shopping guidelines
• Look for fabrics and seams that are soft along in the midst of sturdy. Do not use clothes with irritating appliqués, metal zippers, drawstrings, or tight or scratchy elastic band.
• Make sure sleepwear is made of flame-resistant fabric or that it fits tightly. Loose-fitting sleepwear that is not flame-resistant is a incineration hazard.
• Look for clothes that are easy to put on and take off. Try tops that open in the front or snap on the sides. Choose pants that have loose flexible waists and legs through the aim of snap open or open along with close with Velcro.
Safety guidelines
• Check that button, hooks, snaps, bows, pompons and sequins cannot come up to off easily. Check that snap are not smooth or uneven.
• Turn socks or booties inside out and remove any loose threads that your baby could catch her toes in.
• Avoid limply knitted sweaters, booties, hats, and other clothing. Your baby’s fingers or toes could get caught in the thread.
• Use sleepers and sleep-sacks instead of blanket when your babies sleep. Babies can suffocate in blanket

Clothes dryers


For many clients, the clothes dryer has become an electrical device of mutually convenience and necessity.
Facts
• Clothes dryers can be found in 80 percent of home throughout the United States.
• A full load of wet clothes placed in a dryer contains about one half gallon of water. As water is removed, lint is created commencing the clothes.
• Clothes dryers are one of the most costly appliances in your home to operate. The longer the dryer runs the new money it costs.
• The U.S. Consumer artifact Safety cut (CPSC) estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur once a year. These fires account for an average of 10 death, 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage every twelve months.
• The number of clothes dryer fires has dropped by 35 percent from the average 24,000 fires that occurred per annum in the late 1970s.
Possible causes of fires
Could you repeat that? Cause some outfit dryer fires? Lack of maintenance is a causal factor. People are not cleaning lint trap as often as they should nor are they checking furthermore cleaning vent systems on a periodic basis. Concentrated airflow consequential from lint buildup in the partition or other areas around the dryer can cause the dryer to perform poorly, operate at lofty temperatures and possibly overheat.
tribulations can also occur if consumers place improper items in their dryers, such as foam backed rug or athletic shoes, or utter their appliances with plastic or EP weaken materials.
A simple solution
Rigid or flexible metal venting furthermore ducting materials help sustain airflow; as well as reduce operating costs furthermore make longer the life of the dryer and clothing from lower drying temperature.
Important safety advice
• Clean the lint clean before or after each load. Complete not forget to clean the back of the dryer where lint can be trapped.
• The interior of the dryer and venting coordination should be cleaned periodically by qualified service personnel. If you notice the drying time is longer, clean the vent system thoroughly to ensure proper airflow.
• Replace plastic or vinyl exhaust hoses with rigid or flexible metal venting.
• Do not dry clothing or fabric upon which there is anything flammable (e.g. alcohol, cooking oils, gasoline, spot removers, dry-cleaning solvents). Flammable substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
• Read manufacturer warnings in use and care manuals that accompany new dryers. Also, make sure to read the warning markings that can usually be found on the outside of the dryer's lid.
How UL has helped reduce dryer fire risks
UL has worked with the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and the CPSC to reduce the number of costume dryer fires. change have been made to UL 2158, the Standard for Safety of Electric Clothes Dryers, to include instructions to clean lint regularly starting areas around the dryer and lint screen; routing wiring and keeping other electrical components away from heat-producing devices; and abnormal operation tests that simulate a blocked lint screen and fatigue at 25, 75 with 100 percent blockage.

Clothes Dryer Fire Safety Tips



While most home appliances are used without incident, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 15,500 fires associated with clothes dryers occur annually, causing an average of 10 deaths, 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage. A lack of maintenance, buildup of lint, placing inappropriate items in the dryer and inadequate venting are frequently cited as contributing factors.
Did You Know?
• The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that 15,500 clothes dryer fires occur annually, causing an average of 10 deaths, 310 injuries and more than $84.4 million in property damage.
• Eighty-percent of American homes have clothes dryers.
• A full load of wet clothes placed in a dryer contains about one half gallon of water. As the clothes dry, lint forms and builds up, reducing airflow in the dryer's vent, potentially causing the dryer to work improperly or overheat.
Clothes Dryer Dose:
• DO clean the lint screen/filter before or after drying EACH load of clothes.
• DO clean the dryer vent and exhaust duct periodically.
• DO have a certified service technician clean and inspect the dryer and venting system regularly.
• DO replace plastic or vinyl exhaust hoses with rigid or flexible metal venting, which provides maximum airflow.
• DO keep the area around the dryer clean and free from clutter.
• Always use the appropriate electrical outlet for dryers and all major appliances.
Clothes Dryer Don’ts:
• DON'T place clothing or fabric stained with a flammable substance, such as alcohol, cooking oils, gasoline, spot removers or motor oil, in the dryer. Flammable substances give off vapors that could ignite or explode. Instead, dry the materials outdoors.
• DON'T leave a dryer operating if you are not home.
• DON'T forget to read the manufacturer warnings in the user manual and on the inside of the dryer door.
• DON'T dry any item containing foam, rubber or plastic, such as bathroom and non-slip rugs and athletic shoes.
• DON'T dry any item that contains glass fiber materials, such as a blouse or sweater with glass buttons or decorations.
• DON'T overload the dryer with wet clothes.

Clothes Dryer Safety Tips


Enclose you ever wondered why clothes dryers are the cause of so many home fires? I know of two different families who lost everything in a house fire caused by a dryer (happened several years apart) and to me, that makes dryer fires not as uncommon or isolated as one might think.
Here is a little information explaining why dryers can cause so many fires (in the U.S. they account for about 15,600 structure fires, 15 deaths, and 400 injuries annually – Source: U.S. Fire Administration – PDF). I also enclose below a collection of safety tips furthermore maintenance issues to be mindful of.
The Hews and Whys of a Dryer Fire
A costume dryer works by forcing hot air through a spinning drum. Drenched outfit placed in the drum are then dried by the moving hot air. It is possible for a full load of wet clothes to include as much as one and a half gallons of water.
Lint is created from the clothes as the water is removed and the clothes dry. While much of the lint is trapped by the dryer’s filter, fur also is carried through the venting system, together with moist air.
The gathering of lint, both in the dryer and in the dryer vent, reduces the airflow and creates a highly flammable fuel source.
In addition to the accumulation of coat, blockage in dryer exhaust vent also can occur from the nests of small birds and animals or from bend in the vent system itself. A compromised vent will not exhaust properly to the outside. Overheating may outcome.
If enough heat is produced to ignite the lint itself or nearby combustible items, such as the clothes in the dryer or combustibles missing nearby, the engineered wellbeing mechanisms are compromise and fire ensues.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration (PDF)
Clothes Dryer Safety Tips
• Until the end of time make sure the lint filter is in place & formulate confident to clean it out later than each use. Letdown to sanitary out lint traps is the main cause of dryer fires.
• Make confident the dryer is plugged into an outlet that is suitable for its needs.
• Make sure the dryer is appropriately vented with that dryer vent flaps are not freezing shut or sticking (especially in winter). Remove lint climax inside the give out by vacuuming occasionally.
• Pull out the dryer occasionally to vacuum away any fluff following or underneath the dryer. Learn how to remove the front panel of a dryer and vacuum outside to remove built up lint.
• Do not leave the house unattended when the dryer is on.
• Do not go flammable items near the dryer (clothes, rags, cleaning supplies, etc.).
• A dryer is an electrical (or sometimes gas) appliance, make sure it’s service by a professional only.
• It’s suggested your dryer use UL- listed rigid aluminum or steel duct or spiral-wound aluminum flex hose, NOT white release hose (see Page 5 – U.S. Fire Administration).
• Comprise a functional smoke detector placed in the laundry room (everywhere near the dryer).
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Flammability of Clothing


• How does clothing catch fire?
• What regime agency regulates fabric flammability?
• If fabrics pass U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards under the Flammable Fabrics Act, will they burn?
• Force fabrics manufactured for flame resistance or treated for flame resistance glow?
• If fabrics are labeled, R-flame resistant S moreover/or R-flame retardant S does it mean the same thing?
• Does all fiber burn in the same way?
• Are there fibers and fabrics with the aim of do not burn?
• How can you tell the different fiber apart?
• Do a good number fabrics burn at the same speed?
• Does garment design affect wellbeing?
• What does the Flammable Fabrics Act do?
• Are at hand other regulations that apply to textile flammability?
• How do these flammability regulations work?
• What is the benefit of flammability regulations?
• Are the set of laws often misused?
• Have at hand been any recent changes in these standards?
• If you are in house fire wearing flame unwilling clothing, are you cosseted?
• How can you tell if a garment is flame unenthusiastic or light up retardant?
How do clothing hold fire?
Clothing will not burn but for it comes into contact with high heat, such as a spark, an open flame, or other ignition sources. habitually textile fires are caused by smoking cigarettes, candles, children playing with matches, flammable liquids, incorrectly used space heaters, barbecue grills, or other flame sources. Remember, clothing can ignite even without an open flame. Clothing fires can result in severe, painful, and costly burn injuries.
What government agency regulates fabric flammability?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, a division of the Department of Commerce, oversees the various fabric flammability regulations. Check their website at:. This site has up to date information from the Federal Register about most flammability issues. Some other federal or state agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration, or the State Department of Transportation, may regulate other textile products like automotive carpet and upholstery textiles for aircraft interiors.
If fabrics pass U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission standards under the Flammable Fabrics Act, will they burn?
Yes. All natural and synthetic fibers commonly used in apparel and home furnishings fabrics are flammable and will burn under the right conditions unless specifically treated and/or manufactured for flame resistance. Treated and specifically modified textiles are less likely to ignite and may burn more slowly if they do ignite.
Will fabrics manufactured for flame resistance or treated for flame resistance burn?
Yes, under the right circumstances. Flame resistant fabrics are slow to ignite, burn more slowly, and may self-extinguish when the source of flame or heat is removed. The flame resistance offers a margin of safety which allows a person a little extra time to remove garments, drop and roll to overpower the flames, or otherwise extinguish the fire.
If fabrics are label, R-flame resistant S and/or R-flame retardant S does it mean the alike thing?
Almost. Flame resistant means that a fiber or fabric is difficult to ignite or catch fire. It may also mean that it will smolder slowly and self-extinguish if the source of the heat or flame is removed. R-Flame retardant S means with the purpose of the fabric will burn slowly and possibly will self-extinguish when the resource of heat or flame is removed.
Do all fibers burn in the same way?
No. Different generic classes of fibers have different burning characteristics. Cotton and other celluloid fibers (linen, rayon, yokel, and ramie) ignite easily, burn in the midst of a bright flame, smell like burning paper, and leave a white feathery ash. Polyester and nylon fiber may be slower to ignite, shrink and pull away from the flame source initially, but eventually will burn with a flame. As they burn, the melting residue holds heat and cools unhurriedly to form a hard bead-like plastic residue that holds heat and cools slowly. An element odor is produced. The melting residue is a very high temperature and can cause deep and severe skin burns. Acrylic fiber burn with a flaming, melting drip of melt material. All manufactured fibers burn at a high heat and can cause severe skin injury because they shrink as they smolder and be predisposed to stick near the skin. Wool and silk (protein fibers) shrink from the flame, are hard to ignite, smell like burning meat or flesh, sputter as they burn and leave crisp, foamy crushable dregs. Although these fibers have R-natural-S flame reentrance, because they are difficult to ignite and burn slowly, fabrics of these fibers often burn easily because of an open fabric weave or tie and dyes or finishes present. Blended fabrics, such as cotton and polyester fibers together in one fabric, for example, combine to make a fabric that doesn’t burn like either fiber. Blends sometimes are more dangerous than either individual fiber.
Are there fibers and fabrics that do not burn?
Yes. Some fibers are engineered for industrial purpose to be flame resistant. Fabrics through from glass, barmaid, overload, sulfa, and saran fibers do not burn with a flame and can withstand high coldness. They may char and degrade in high heat. Because of their high cost, texture, and appearance they are used in specialty gear and industrial applications, but are not commonly found in consumer clothing and household textile. Combustible fiber can be given flame resistant finish to reduce their likelihood of catching fire.
How can you tell the different fibers apart?
The different burning characteristics of celluloid, protein, and manufactured fibers are often used as an initial step in fiber identification for beginning textile students. Microscopic question paper can usually name different cellulosed fibers. However, solubility tests ought to be used to classify manufactured fibers.
Do most fabrics burn at the same speed?
No. Fabric erection greatly alters burning. Fibers burn differently when they are in a cloth structure. The more oxygen that is available between the fibers, the more rapid the burning. Release structures that provide a lot of access to oxygen burn quickly. Napped (fuzzy) finishes and very thin light weaves, such as cord voile, open weaves or knits tend to foster quick ignition and swift burning. Heavy fabrics that are closely woven, such as denim twills, burn more slowly, but because of the capacity of material, glow longer.
Does garment design affect safety?
Yes. Clothing is safer, even though flammable, if it fits close to the body or has quick-release closures/openings (e.g. snaps, Velcro, etc.) so it tin can be removed swiftly if it catches fire. A garment made with lots of extra fabric is more likely to catch fire. Robes are safer if sleeves are 3/4 length because they can be ignited as a person reaches across a gas or electric range burner. trim, bows, French cuffs, ruffles, etch. All contribute to higher risk of clothing ignition. Clothing that fits closely or snugly to the body is less apt to stray into a flame source and, if it ignites, tends to self-extinguish.
What does the Flammable Fabrics Act do?
The Flammable Fabrics Act of 1953, and its most recent Amendment, forbids the marketing of dangerously flammable material in inter-state commerce. It includes all wearing apparel of any fiber content or construction. It aims to keep highly dangerous fabrics off the consumer market. Testing by the Consumer harvest Safety Commission results in the recall of garments that fail a flammability test. The general wearing apparel test most commonly used is the 45 degree angle test; most apparel fabrics pass it easily. Fabrics that fail are often highly napped rayon or very thin cotton fabrics, such as imported voile. Under the revision, more rigorous requirements have been applied to specific product categories, such as children's sleepwear, mattresses and mattress pads, carpet and rugs, and EP films.
Are near other regulations that apply to textile flammability?
Yes. Flammability standards have been enacted used for vinyl plastic film, large carpets and rugs, miniature carpets and rugs, children's sleepwear 9 months to 6X, mattresses, and children's sleepwear sizes 7 - 14. The children's sleepwear standard excludes diapers and underwear.
How do these flammability regulations work?
Standard flammability trial have been created to measure ignition ease, flaming, rate of burn, or light up spread (in the case of carpets). Using these set test method fabrics canister be compared and ranked regarding their safety. Failure to meet the children's sleepwear test would mean that the article of clothing could not be marketed.
What is the benefit of flammability regulations?
The incidence of burn injury and death due to ignition of sleepwear among children decrease greatly after the enactment of the for kids Sleepwear Standard in the 1970s. Mattresses with the aim of self-extinguish whilst people go to sleep smoking are less likely to cause burn injury or death from smoke inhalation. Carpets and rugs with the aim of self-extinguish without spreading the burn throughout the dwelling or office can reduce property damage and own injury or death.
Are the regulations often altered?
No. It is very time consuming to start a standard. thus, it is difficult and time consuming to get them changed. Manufacturers, governmental agencies, and all interested parties' lawyer must agree on the could do with for standard appropriate test methods. Hearings are conducted to solicit public comment and proposed rules must be published in the Federal Register ahead of moment in time. Upward such set of laws is a tedious process. However, seldom flammability standards do change.
Have there been any recent changes in these standards?
Recently the Children's Sleepwear Standard was revise to rule out sizes zero to nine months because very few family of that age had suffered burn injury from sleepwear ignition. Parents are advised to wish snug fitting sleepwear for awfully young children to decrease any chance of clothing ignition.
If you are in house fire irksome flame resistant clothing, are you protected?
No. Most people who die in house fires die from glow inhalation. still, flame resistant or flame retardant clothing is not sufficient to look after from burn injury in such a situation.
How can you tell if a garment is flame resistant or flame retardant?
Unless label as flame retardant or light up resistant all show off must be considered flammable

Clothes Dryer Venting Safety


Lint and additional rubbish can build up in your clothes dryer vent and may cause your dryer to exhaust at less than optimum efficiency. This creates potentially hazardous conditions including carbon monoxide infringement and the odds for tire fires. If a gas clothes dryer is unacceptably vented or the exhaust pipe itself is blocked by lint or debris, carbon monoxide can be forced back into your living space.
When a trained technician inspects with clean a dryer vent, they also verify that the exact type of duct is in use. Meant for example, plastic move ducts (joining the dyer to the wall) should be replaced with metal duct, because it is non-flammable, unlike plastic.
Once a year dryer exhaust vent inspection (also known as dryer exhaust tube inspections) are more necessary than ever before due to the complex construction of home built today. Newer home tend to boast dryers located away from an outside wall in bathrooms, kitchens and in hall closets which is convenient, but potentially dangerous from a safety standpoint. These new locations mean that dryers tend on the way to be vented longer distances and vents are generally install with more bends to accommodate the wholesale path they ought to take through the home. As a result, dryer ducts are harder to access and this additional length creates more places where lint can collect and animals and birds can hide.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that CSIA proficient Dryer Exhaust Technicians® (C-DET) perform dryer vent inspections on an annual basis to ensure able operation of your clothes dryer system. Certified Dryer Exhaust Technicians have passed an extensive exam on the proper inspection and upholding of dryer vents, including germane codes and standards relating to these system.

WINTER SAFETY TIPS

Whether winter brings severe storm, light dustings or very soon cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to go on your children safe and warm. Please feel free to excerpt these tips or apply them in their entirety for any carry or put on air story, among acknowledgment of font.
What to Wear
• Dress infants and children warmly for outdoor actions. Several thin layers will keep them dry and warm. Outfits for children should consist of thermal long johns, turtlenecks, one or two shirts, pants, sweater, coat, hot socks, boots, belt or mittens, and a hat.
• The rule of thumb for older babies and young children is to dress them in one more layer of clothing than an adult would wear in the same conditions.
• Blankets, quilts, pillows, sheepskins and other loose bedding may contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and must be kept out of an infant’s hidden environment. Sleep outfits like one-piece sleepers is number one.
• If a blanket must be used to keep a sleeping infant warm, it should be tucked in around the crib mattress, reaching only as far as your baby’s storage place, so the infant's face is less unlikely to grow to be covered by blanket.
Hypothermia
• Hypothermia develops as soon as a child's fever falls below normal due to exposure to cold. It habitually happens after a youngster is playing outdoors in extremely cold weather without wearing proper outfits or when clothes get wet.
• As hypothermia sets in, the child may shiver and become lazy and clumsy. His speech may become slurred and his body temperature will decline.
• If you imagine your child is hypothermic, call 911 at once. Until help arrives, take the child at home, remove any wet outfits and wrap him in blankets or warm outfit.
Frostbite
• Frostbite happens after the skin and outer tissues become frozen. This condition tends to happen on extremities like the fingers, toes, ears and nose. They may become pale, gray and blistered. At the same time, the adolescent may grumble that her skin burns or has become numb.
• If frostbite occurs, bring the child indoors and place the frostbitten parts of her body in warm (not hot) water. 104° Fahrenheit (about the temperature of most hot tubs) is recommended. Warm washcloths may be applied to frostbitten nose, ears and lips.
• Do not rub the frozen areas.
• After a few minutes, dry also cover him in the midst of clothing or blankets. Give him something warm to drink.
• If the numbness continues for other than a few minutes, call your doctor.
Winter Health
• If your child suffers beginning winter nosebleeds, try using a cold air humidifier in the child's room at night. Saline nose drops may help keep tissues moist. If bleeding is severe or persistent, consult your pediatrician.
• Many pediatricians feel that swim two or three times a week is enough for an infant’s foremost year. More frequent baths may dry out the skin, more than ever during the winter.
• Cold endure does not cause colds or flu. But the virus that cause colds and flu tend to be more common in the coldness, when children are in school and are in more rapidly contact with each other. Frequent hand washing and teaching your child to sneeze or cough into the bend of her elbow may help reduce the spread of colds and flu.
• Children connecting 6 months and 18 living of age should get the influenza vaccine to reduce their hazard of communicable the flu.
Winter Sports and Activities

position reasonable time limits on al mural play to prevent frostbite. Have offspring come inside periodically to balmy up.
Ice Skating
• Allow offspring to skate only on official surface. Check for signs post by local control or take part in department, or call your local police department to unearth out which areas have been executive
• Advice your young one to: skate in the same direction as the crowd; avoid darting across the ice; never skate alone; not grind gum or eat candy while skating.
• Consider have your child wear a headdress while ice skating.
Sledding
• Keep seeders away from speed vehicles.
• Children should be supervised while sledding.
• Keep young children separated commencing older children.
• Sledding feet first or sit up, instead of lying down head-first, may prevent head injuries.
• Consider having your child wear a head covering while sledding.
• Use severable sleds, not snow disks or inner tubes.
• Sleds should be structurally sound and free of sharp edges and splinters, and the steering mechanism should be well lubricated.
• Sled slope should be free of obstructions like trees or fences, be exposed in snow not ice, not be moreover abrupt (slope of less than 30º), and end by way of a flat lack.
• Avoid sledding in crowded area.
Snow Skiing and Snowboarding
• Offspring must be taught to ski or snowboard by a qualified instructor in a syllabus designed for children.
• In no way ski or snowboard alone.
• Young children should for ever and a day be supervised by an adult. Older children’s could do with for adult supervision depends on their maturity and skill. If older kids are not among an adult, they should always at least be accompany by a friend.
• The AAP recommend that children under age 7 not snowboard.
• Consider wearing a helmet.
• Equipment should fit the child. Skiers should wear safety binding that are adjusted at least all year. Snowboarders ought to wear gloves with built-in wrist guards.
• Slopes should fit the talent and familiarity of the skier or snowboarder. Avoid crowded slope.
• Avoid skiing in areas with leaves and other obstacles.
Snowmobiling
• The AAP suggest that children under age 16 not operate snowmobiles and that children underneath age 6 in no way ride on snowmobiles.
• Do not use a snowmobile to pull a sleigh or skiers.
• Wear eyeglasses and a safety helmet approved for use on motorized vehicles like motorcycles.
• Travel at safe speeds.
• Never use alcohol or other drugs by or for the stage of snowmobiling.
• Never snowmobile alone or at dark.
• Stays on patent trails, away from roads, dampen railroads and pedestrians.
Sun Protection
The sun’s ray’s tin can still cause sunburn at home the wintriness, especially when they reflect off snow. Make sure to cover your child’s exposed casing with sunscreen.
Fire Protection
Winter is a moment when family unit fires come about. It is a good time to remember to:
• Buy and install smoke alarms on every floor of your home
• Test smoke alarms monthly
• perform fire drills with your family

About Reflective Safety Clothing


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Designed to protect people and pets from nighttime injury, reflective safety clothing is a sensible option for individuals wishing to spend their gloomy hours outdoors. Reflective textiles are made to take light from a in close proximity font and bounce it back to that source, making the wearer visible. In the interest of safety, most weighty outfits is reasonably priced and suited to a number of purposes.
History
1. The most basic insightful safety wear machinery can be traced by rights back to the early 20th century. These first versions are inconvenient and often impractical. By 1970, a comfortable reflective belt connect have been trade from the existing weighty technology. A type of safety vest was patented in 1982. The vest was attached to an illuminated attach that incorporated battery-powered electrical lights what's more phosphorescent patches. The vest itself was white for enlarged visibility. Later reflective wear designs new golden-haired or white reflective adhesive tape for less bulk.
Function
2. Reflective safety clothing is most often marketed to walkers, runners and other athletes that may perform their sport at night. On bright roads, drivers may have difficulty spotting pedestrians until they are upon them and in a position to cause an accident. Safety clothing reflects the light from headlights or street lamps from a distance, giving drivers more time to take precautions. These clothes are also designed for police officers and emergency services workers who may need to occupation on dark roads. They are also designed for industrial areas like mines, factories, warehouse, furthermore shop sites where workers could need to be highly visible.
Types
3. Safety clothing designed to reflect comes in all types, from all-weather wear to professional wear. Vests are made in different shapes to suit multiple purposes. There are long tails for cyclists. Reflective pants, sashes, ankle bands, hats, gloves, shoes, and shirts are also available. Some people attach reflective sticker to their existing clothing or put safety triangles on their bodies and bicycles to alert drivers. Battery-powered LEDs are sometimes built into safety vests or attached separately for extra illumination.
Features
4. Safety clothing also comes in a variety of colors designed to maximize visibility. While some choose to wear the traditional gray, neon colors are more often chosen in the belief that they will pick up more light. Construction workers and policemen can be seen in bright orange safety vests at roadside construction sites even in the daytime, while walkers and cyclists may wear neon yellow or green out on the streets. Even pets are put in neon safety gear when out for a nighttime stroll.
Potential
5. Leaps in reflective safety technology are made every year to increase comfort and efficiency. Some companies have developed breathable perforated reflective tape designed to relieve workers in hot, humid climates by allowing perspiration to evaporate through the fabric. Other reflective tapes have been created for night and day usage in order to protect people in poor-visibility daytime situations. Electroluminescent technology, which is also used to light cell phones and PDAs, has been applied to reflective safety clothing to improve visibility by distance, angle and weather condition. EL vests are battery-powered and can maintain their charge for up to 10 hours.