Electrical safety of medical equipment hasan alnashash school of engineering american university of sharjah aus 2 are you aware electrocutions are the 5th leading cause of accidental death in the u. Ground fault detected gfci can shut off electricity flow in as little as 140 of a. Consider all floors as conductive unless covered with insulating matting of suitable type for electrical work. May 2020 page 5 of 24 this document is uncontrolled when printed. Safety switches can prevent a serious electric shock, but they are not a substitute for proper electrical maintenance and safe practices. Do not use, and discard corns and plugs if they are worn or damaged. The standards differ in criteria, measurements, and protocol. Electrical safety training powerpoint presentations. Do not handle electrical equipment when hands, feet or body are wet or perspiring, or when standing on a wet floor. Electrical engineering safety not only focuses on the safe design of electrical equipment, but ensures that these electrical engineering safety designs comply with a whole host of standards including nfpa 70e workplace electrical safety standard in the u. From warning against electrocution to informing workers to use static grounding devices our electrical safety signs or electrical warning signs are a vital safeguard against hidden or concealed hazards. Safety switches and circuit breakers safety switches are often confused with circuit breakers and fuses, but they perform very different tasks.
Standard operation proceduresop and safety operational manual. Uwa electrical equipment safety procedures 4 ensuring that procedures for the management of electrical safety in his or her school are established and implemented in consultation with employees and their elected safety and health representative, this includes conducting an annual electrical safety checklist appendix 5. All the accidents due to electrical equipments are categorized under electrical hazards. Other common electrical safety issues discard any piece of equipment that gives you even the slightest shock. Safety switches monitor the flow of electricity through a circuit. This pdf contains 77 electrical inspection checklists taken from the 2014 electrical inspection manual with checklists. Electrical safety in the workplace is an important topic that is addressed by nfpa 70e, standard for electrical safety in the workplace 2015 edition. T h i s p a m p h l e t p r e s c r i b e s army guidelines for protecting army per. Have any extension cord that feels more than comfortably warm checked by an electrician.
Detects a difference in current between the black and white circuit wires could happen when electrical equipment is not working properly causing a current leakage known as ground fault. Electrical safety equipments mru200gps earth resistance. Nesc national electrical safety code nfpa national fire protection association omb office of management and budget. Electrical safety products, services and resources. This is not intended to be a theoretical document, nor a technical catalogue, but, in. On the job training modules for surface metal and nonmetal full text, revised 2004 this instruction guide is designed to supplement existing health and safety training programs. Report any concerns related to electrical safety personal protective equipment to their supervisor. Electrical pdf files you can use in your safety training programs. Burns can result when a person touches electrical wiring or equipment that. This checklist has been compiled to aid those employers and employees who seek to comply with the rules and regulations of the occupational safety and health act. This standard addresses arc flash and shock hazards, and there is a need for more empirical incident data on the actual hazards that may be experienced when equipment faults or adverse. Section 12electrical safety requirements october 2009 125 12. International journal for research in applied science.
Electrical safety in the workplace 2 course goal the aim of this program is to provide comprehensive onsite training to high risk workers i. Find details of companies offering electrical safety equipment at best price. To help verify the functionality and safety of medical devices, electrical safety standards have been established in the united states, european countries, and other parts of the world. Denotes electrical hazard awareness training sections. Personal protective equipment occupational safety and. Page 7 of 49 efcog electrical safety improvement project electrical current basically, electrical hazards can be categorized into three types. Electrical safety standards for healthcare facilities matthew f. Fire is a rapid chemical reaction of oxidant with fuel accompanied by the release of energy, indicated by incandescence or flame. The checklists are in pdf format and can be completed electronically or printed and used as hard copy. Safety rules help you control your and others risk. Osha requires gcfis or an assured equipment grounding conductor pro gram on all construction sites and projects. Most of the electrical health and safety regulations can be found in t8ccr, chapter. A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards.
The chapters also include recommendations for organizing an electrical safety program and descriptions of electrical safety related procedures to be used in the program. Calosha regulations on electrical safety require california employers to provide workers with a safe and healthful workplace. According to osha, equipment must be deenergized unless the employer can demonstrate that deenergizing introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to. The supply of power and use of electrical appliances and equipment should comply with the following. Standard operation proceduresop and safety operational. Jan 06, 2008 the national fire protection association nfpa 70e standard for electrical safety in the workplace 2004 emphasizes that working on live parts is the last alternative. Only authorized employees may conduct electrical work. Electrical safety qualified person the role of the qualified person is examined in this presentation covering electrical safety. This includes testing of electric circuits that can only be performed with the circuit energized. A signal or flag person must guide cranes, cherry pickers, high lifts, and other equipment in transit near exposed. What all students need to know about electrical safety b.
International standard for routine testing of medical equipments at hospitals and clinics is international electro technical commission iec 62353. Electrical equipment inspection, testing and tagging. For the purposes of electrical safety related work practices, there are two types of employees in the work place that may come in contact with electrical equipment on a jobsite. Electrical panels and equipment needs to be deenergized prior to being serviced following proper lockouttag out procedures, whenever possible. Safety rules help you control your and others risk of injury or death from workplace hazards. Several standards are defined for control of hazardous energy, or lockouttagout. Ansi has been preparing safety standards since the 1920s, when the first safety standard was approved to protect the heads and eyes of industrial workers. A guide to united states electrical and electronic. Fire fire tetrahedron heat fuel chain reaction oxidiser. Grounding provides a safe pathway for electricity to travel from the equipment or circuit to the ground. When a circuit, electrical component, or equipment is energized, a potential shock hazard is present. Nr10 safety in electrical installations and services. Department of the interior bureau of reclamation denver, colorado december 2005.
Electrical hazards awareness page 6 of 49 efcog electrical safety improvement project 1. Electrical construction and maintenance workers safety manual. Electricity can kill or severely injure people and cause damage to property. Pptsmes 2015 lockouttagout proper lockouttagout procedures protect workers from the unexpected startup of electrical equipment. The right training and equipment are crucial to your crews safety. Electrical safety products, services and resources employees need to understand the potential hazards and take proper precautions before working around something as dangerous as electricity. I am here with some of the electrical safety tips for home. Electrical safety ppe best practices including 1910. Describe potential accidents and hazards associated with the following equipment or components. They have little appreciation for all the engineering years of experience and safety standards that have. Electrical engineering safety designing safe systems.
We love electricity it keeps us warm, makes our homes bright, allows us to access all of our entertainment, enables us to eat a warm meal whenever we want and so much more. What is a sample checklist for basic electrical safety. Has been trained to avoid electrical hazards when working on or near exposed energized parts. The second type of hazard is electrical burns and the third is the effects of blasts which include pressure. Fire is a rapid chemical reaction of oxidant with fuel accompanied by the release of energy, indicated by. Arcflash and other electrical safety hazards 27 electrical safety hazards 27 electric shock 27 arcflash and arc blasts 28 arcflash metrics 29 arcblast effect 31 light and sound effects 31 electrical hazard analysis 32 shock hazard analysis 32 approach boundaries 32 flash hazard analysis 34 arcflash calculations 35. The electrical safety develops with the technical progress.
More than 700 people lose their lives every year because of accidents associated with electricity and electrical products. Electrical equipment inspection, testing and tagging procedure. However, you can take simple precautions when working with or near electricity and electrical equipment to significantly reduce the risk of injury to you, your workers and others around you. Electrical safety construction covers electrical safety for the construction industry.
This paper deals with the design and development of an indigenous medical electrical safety analyzer, which will conduct safety tests as per this standard. Removal of an isolating circuit element such as a fuse blocking of a controlling switch opening of an extra disconnecting device. This section provides a summary of those precautions. Osha does understand that sometimes it is infeasible to deenergize electrical equipment and they have made allowances for this. Electrical installation handbook protection, control and.
Home home and residential 5 electrical safety tips you should know for your home. General electrical safety awareness for more information. Cindy meister regional sales manager utility market upper midwest salisbury by honeywell. Employers who need to provide ppe in the categories listed below must make certain that any new equipment procured meets the cited ansi standard. Following these key principles can prevent shock or worse.
Most of them also take for granted that electricity is safe when these basic rules are followed. Special training is required for work on electrical equipment. Order any of our high voltage signs, battery charging area signs, overhead power line signs, electrical panel signs, or buried cable signs. The hazards associated with the use of electricity include electrical shock and electrical fires caused by shorts and overloaded circuits or wiring. Electrical safety to increase employee awareness of electrical hazards on the jobsite. The nfpa family of codes and standards that deal with electrical issues are as dynamic as the subjects they addressincluding nfpa 70, national electrical code nec, nfpa 70b, recommended practice for electrical equipment maintenance, and nfpa 70e, standard for electrical safety in the workplace. Safe practices operators of electrical equipment, tools, systems, components, etc. Safety the army electrical safety program department of the army pamphlet 38526 h i s t o r y. In addition, it includes electrical and electronic products used in the workplace as well as electrical and electronic medical devices. Electrical safety means to avoid accidents caused due to electrical hazards. If it is not possible to deenergize the electrical panel or equipment, proper safety procedures must be in place following nfpa 70e. Electrical safety michigan water environment association.
Electrical safety in the workplace 2 course goal the aim of this program is to provide comprehensive onsite training to highrisk workers i. Oshas electrical standards are designed to protect employees exposed to dangers such as electric shock, electrocution, fires, and explosions. The first and most commonly recognized hazard is electrical shock. A 15 amp circuit breaker was designed to protect equipment not people. A guide to united states electrical and electronic equipment compliance requirements scope this guide addresses electrical and electronic consumer products including those that will come into contact with food. The checklists are intended to help inspectors keep track of the numerous aspects of an electrical installation. Electrical injuries an arc flash is a release of energy caused by an electric arc figure 262. In addition, sparks from electrical equipment can serve as an ignition source for flammable or explosive vapors or combustible materials.
Electrical safety products, services and resources grainger. Electrical workers are exposed to electrical hazards when working on or near electrical equipment that may be energized at or above 50 volts ac or dc. These regulations are contained in title 8 of the california code of regulations t8ccr. Electrical safety and electrical work procedure prepared. T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a n e w department of the army pamphlet. Electrical safety basic awareness provides basic electrical hazard awareness information in accordance with osha 29 cfr 1910 subpart s. In 1989 osha promulgated a muchneeded regulation in the general industry regulations. For a fire to happen, the following elements are essential.
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