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
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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).