Electrical Safety Presentation

ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WHAT IS ELECTRICITY ?
Answer – Electricity is a form of energy that can be easily
changed to other forms.
ELECTRICAL INJURIES
There are four main types of electrical injuries:

• Electrocution (death due to electrical shock)
• Electrical Shock
• Burns
• Falls
HOW IS AN ELECTRIC SHOCK RECEIVED?
An electric shock occurs when a person comes into contact with an electrical
energy source. Electrical energy flows through a portion of the body causing a shock.
Exposure to electrical energy may result in no injury at all or may result in devastating
damage or death.
ELECTRIC BURNS
• Are the most common shock related nonfatal injury
• Occur when you touch electrical wiring or equipment that is
improperly used or maintained
• Typically occurs on the hands
• Very serious injury that needs immediate attention
FALLS
• Electrical shock can also

cause indirect or secondary
injuries.
• Employees working in an
elevated location who
experience a shock can fall
resulting in serious injury
or even death.
INADEQUATE WIRING HAZARDS
• A hazard exists when a

conductor is too small to
safely carry the current.
• Example: using a portable
tool with an extension
cord that has a wire too
small for the tool
• Tool draws more current
than cord can handle =
overheating, possible fire
without tripping the circuit
breaker
• Circuit breaker could be the
right size for the circuit but
not for the smaller wire
extension cord
HAZARDS OF OVERLOADING
• Too many devices

plugged into circuit =
wires heat to very high
temperature = possible
fire.
• Wire insulation melts =
arcing may occur = fire
in area where overload
exists (even inside a
wall).
ELECTRICAL PROTECTIVE DEVICES
• Shut off electricity flow in the event of an

overload or ground-fault in the circuit.
• Include fuses, circuit breakers, and ground-
fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) & residual
current circuit breaker(RCCB).
• Fuses and circuit breakers are “over current”
devices (too much current = fuses melt and
circuit breakers “trip” open).
GROUNDING PATH
The path to ground from circuits, equipment,

and enclosures must be permanent and
continuous.
• The violation shown here is an extension
cord with the third/grounding prong missing.
EXAMPLES
• Hand-held electrical tools pose a

potential danger because they make
continuous contact with the hand.
• To protect you from shock, burns,
and electrocution, tools must:
o Have a 3 wire cord with ground
and be plugged into a grounded
receptacle or
o Be double insulated
GUARDING OF LIVE PARTS
• Must guard “live” parts of electric

equipment operating at > 50 volts
against accidental contact by:
• Approved cabinets/enclosures or
• Location or permanent partitions
(thereby only accessible to qualified
persons)
• Elevation of 8 feet or more above the
floor or working surface
• Mark entrances to guarded
locations with conspicuous warning
signs
GUARDING OF LIVE PARTS
• Where electrical
equipment is in
locations that it can
suffer physical
damage it must be
guarded.
• The violation
shown here is
physical damage to
conduit.
CABINETS,BOXES & FITTINGS
• Junction boxes, pull boxes,

and fittings must have
approved covers.
• Unused openings in cabinets,

boxes and fittings must be
closed (no missing
“knockouts”).
• Photo shows violations of

these two requirements.
USE OF FLEXIBLE CORDS
• Are more vulnerable than

fixed wiring.
• Made be of industrial
commercial quality.
• May not be used as
permanent wiring.
• Improper use of flexible
cords can cause shocks,
burns, or fire.
• Approved by a recognized
testing agency.
FLEXIBLE CORDS
• Uncoil an extension cord fully
before use.
• Be sure the amperage of the cord
is appropriate for the job you are
doing.
• Do not use equipment that
delivers mild electrical shocks,
gives off unusual heat or smells
odd.
• If in doubt, have it checked and
repaired or replaced.
FLEXIBLE CORDS
• Extension cords shall not

be fastened with staples,
hung from nails, or
suspended by wire.
PERMISSIBLE USE OF FLEXIBLE CORDS
Pendant or Fixture Portable lamps, Stationary equipment
Wiring tools or appliances to facilitate interchange

PROHIBITED USE OF FLEXIBLE CORDS
Substitute for Run through walls, ceilings Concealed behind

fixed wiring floors, doors, or windows or attached to
building surfaces
TRAINING
• Train employees working with electrical equipment
in safe working practices including:
• De-energizing electrical equipment before

inspecting or making repairs
• Using electric tools in good repair
• Using good judgment when working near

energized lines
• Using appropriate protective equipment (PPE)

PPE
SUMMERY
• Hazards
• Inadequate wiring
• Exposed electrical parts
• Wires with bad insulation
• Ungrounded electrical tools/systems
• Overloaded circuits
• Damaged power tools/equipment
• Overhead power lines
• All hazards are made worse in wet conditions!
SUMMERY
• PROTECTIVE MEASURES
• ▪ Proper grounding
• ▪ Using GFCI’s/RCCB
• ▪ Using fuses and circuit breakers
• ▪ Proper use of flexible cords
• ▪ Training
EXAMPLES OF UNSAFE ACT/CONDITIONS
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY

There are four main types of electrical injuries:

• Electrical shock can also

• A hazard exists when a

• Too many devices

• Shut off electricity flow in the event of an

The path to ground from circuits, equipment,

• Hand-held electrical tools pose a

• Must guard “live” parts of electric

• Junction boxes, pull boxes,

• Unused openings in cabinets,

• Photo shows violations of

• Are more vulnerable than

• Extension cords shall not

Pendant or Fixture Portable lamps, Stationary equipment

Wiring tools or appliances to facilitate interchange

Substitute for Run through walls, ceilings Concealed behind

• De-energizing electrical equipment before

• Using electric tools in good repair

• Using good judgment when working near

• Using appropriate protective equipment (PPE)

• ▪ Using fuses and circuit breakers

• ▪ Proper use of flexible cords

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