electricalsafetyppt-SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM.pptx

electricalsafetyppt-SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAM

1. W H A T I S E L E C T R I C I T Y Electricity is an invisible phenomenon created by the movement of electrons in a conductor.

2. ELECTRICAL MATERIAL Conductor :- A material that contains many free electrons and is capable of carrying an electric current is called a conductor. Metals and (generally) water are conductors. Gold, silver, aluminum and copper are all good conductors. Insulator :- Materials that contain relatively few free electrons are called insulators. Non-metallic materials such as wood, rubber, glass and mica are insulators. Fair conductors include the human body, earth, and concrete .

3. T Y P E S O F E L E C T R I C I T Y There are two forms of electricity… Static electricity Electricity that gathers in one place Current electricity Electricity that moves from one place to another

4. H O W D O E S E L E C T R I C I T Y W O R K How does electricity work? Electricity is the flow of electrons around a circuit Electrons carry electrical energy from one place to another, creating current electricity, or an electric current For an electric current to happen, there must be a circuit A closed path, or loop around which an electric current flows

5. RULES OF ELECTRICITY E l e c t ri c i t y Rules Electricity travels in a completed circuit path . Electricity always travels in the path of low resistance . Electricity tries to travel in shortest path . Electricity always tries to travel to ground .

6. E L E C T R I C I T Y A N D H U M A N A person usually offers a lesser resistance path for the electricity . The person forms a completed circuit when touching the Ground and Electricity. The person forms a shortest path when touching the Electricity .

7. W H E R E T O S T A R T ? S a f e t y Starts Here……………… Think Safe …… Work Safe …… Be Safe

8. WHY ELECTRICAL SAFETY IS IMPORTANT Electrical hazards can cause burns, shocks and electrocution . Electrocution: Among most frequent causes of occupational injury or death at Workplaces. Electricity travels in closed circuits, normally through a conductor . Your body can be a conductor which may means an electrical shock .

9. W H Y S A F E T Y I S R E Q U I R E D UNSAFE ACT SAFE ACT

10. E F F E C T S O F E L E C T R I C I T Y O N H U M A N B O DY

11. ELECTRICAL HAZARDOUS What are the hazards of electricity and electrical equipment? Shock Electrical arcs and blasts Rescues Ground faults Extension cords Broken or faulty equipment

12. EFFECTS OF ELECTRICITY ON THE H U M A N B O DY ELECTRICAL SHOCK Current passes through the body . Varied type of effects are faced by body from tingling sensation to electrocution. Severity of the shock depends on: – Path of current through the body – Amount of current flowing through the body . – Length of time the body is in the circuit Low voltage does not mean low hazard .

13. EFFECTS OF ELECTRICITY ON THE H U M A N B O DY 5 mA – 10 mA Throw off, painful sensation . 10 mA – 15 mA Muscular contraction, can’t let go 20 mA – 30 mA Impaired breathing 50 mA and above Ventricular fibrillation and death Electrical Shock Levels

14. TYPES OF INJURIES CAUSED BY ELECTRIC SHOCK Following are major types of electrical injuries :- Direct injuries Electrocution Electrical Shock Burns Arc Blasts Indirect injuries Falls

15. ELECTRICAL SHOCK

16. E L E C T R I C H A Z A R D C A U S E S ELECTRICAL HAZARDS - CAUSES Improper Grounding Exposed Electrical Parts Inadequate Wiring Damaged Insulation Overloaded Circuits Damaged Tools & Equipment Wet Conditions Overhead Power Lines

17. D I FF R E N C E B E T W E E N E L E C T R I C A L E A R T H I N G S Y S T E M A N D W I T H O U T E A R T H I N G S Y S T E M EQUIPMENT WITHOUT EARTHING EQUIPMENT WITH EARTHING

18. EMPLOYEE RESPONSBILITY Follow safe work practices. Make sure lines are de-energized before your work on them. Wear required PPE. Alert your co-workers to any unsafe work practices. Report all problems to your supervisor. Know what to do in the event of an emergency . Use electrical tools and equipment that are protected by a GFI. Review your assignments with your supervisors. Utilize correct PPE. Report all problems to your supervisors. If at all in doubt, ask questions .

19. ELECTRICAL QUALIFIED VS UNQUALIFIED PERSONS QUALIFIED PERSONS The standard defines a qualified person as one familiar with the construction and operation of the equipment and the hazards involved those who are permitted to work on or near exposed energized parts . Whether an employee is considered to be a "qualified person" will depend on various circumstances in the workplace. It is possible and, in fact, likely for an individual to be considered "qualified" with regard to certain equipment in the workplace, but "unqualified" as to other equipment.. UNQUALIFIED PERSONS The training requirements contained in this section apply to employees who face a risk of electric shock that is not reduced to a safe level by the electrical installation requirements . Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required to their respective job assignments.

20. PPE FOR SAFETY Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed .

21. H O W T O P R O T E C T F R O M E L E C T R I C I T Y Protect yourself from electricity Follow specialized procedures in wet work areas Use lockout/tag out Conduct inspections Follow assured grounding programs Use GFCIs Guard energized parts

22. WET AREA Wet Areas If you touch a live wire or other electrical component while standing in even a small puddle of water, you will get shocked Avoid working in wet conditions whenever possible Use approved electrical equipment for wet conditions and do not stand in wet areas when operating electrical equipment

23. H O W D O E S E L E C T R I C I T Y W O R K Voltage :- A kind of electrical force that makes electricity move through a wire Measured in volts The bigger the voltage, the more the current will tend to flow Current :- A steady flow of electrons, measured in amperes (or amps) .

24. L O C K O U T / T A G O U T Lockout/ Tagout :- Proper lockout/tag out procedures protect workers from the unexpected start-up of electrical equipment. These procedures make sure that electrical equipment is de-energized before it is repaired and protect workers against electric shock.

25. I N S P E C T I O N Visually inspect All electrical equipment before use Remove any equipment with frayed cords, missing ground prongs, cracked tool casings, etc., from service

26. ASSURED GROUNDING PROGRAM Assured Grounding Program This includes a written program, daily visual inspections, and a method to detect a faulty grounding wire in an extension cord or hand tool. Grounding gives a stray current somewhere to go and keeps workers from becoming part of the circuit.

27. ELECTRICAL GROUNDING Locating or enclosing electric equipment to make sure workers do not accidentally come into contact with its live parts . Requires equipment with exposed parts operating at 50 volts or more to be placed where it is accessible only to authorized workers qualified to work with it .

28. S A F E T Y T O B E F O L L O W A T S I T E S a f et y First Sign boards/ Warning Indications should be placed wherever necessary. Should use Proper PPE while attending any installation/ maintenance/troubleshooting . S a f et y First S a f et y First PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) includes fall protection, arc flash protection, fire rated clothing, gloves, boots, and protective eyewear, among other items . All personnel working on or near PV systems should be trained to recognize hazards and choose the appropriate PPE to eliminate or reduce those hazards. Always keep the record of assigned tasks, incidents outcome and the person in charge of the site and people who are working at site. Always have Layout/Route map of the Chemical Plant .

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