Нужно ли проходить обучение по электробезопасности? Кто обязан организовать обучение по электробезопасности?

Работы в электроустановках относятся к работам с повышенной опасностью. Поэтому персонал должен проходить предварительное обучение и периодическое.

Профессиональное обучение может проводиться только в образовательных учреждениях соответствующего направления по энергетике, имеющих лицензию.

Согласно «Правилам технической эксплуатации электроустановок потребителей», утвержденных Приказом Минэнерго России от 13.01.2003 г.№6:

п.1.4.1 «Эксплуатацию электроустановок должен осуществлять подготовленный электротехнический персонал».

Требование к персоналу генерирующих и электросетевых организаций уже строже — согласно «Правилам технической эксплуатации электрических станций и сетей РФ», утвержденных Приказом Минэнерго РФ от 19 июня 2003 г. № 229: 

• п 1.3.1. «К работе на энергообъектах электроэнергетики допускаются лица с профессиональным образованием, а по управлению энергоустановками — также и с соответствующим опытом работы».

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от подделок удостоверение
о повышении квалификации
по электробезопасности?

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Поэтому лица, не имеющие соответствующего профессионального образования или опыта работы, как вновь принятые, так и переводимые на новую должность для работы в категории электротехнического персонала, должны пройти обучение по действующей в отрасли форме обучения.

Руководитель организации или собственник имущества организации-это   лицо, осуществляющее прямое управление организацией независимо от форм собственности и организующий его деятельность (далее –руководитель)

Руководитель организации обязан организовать и нести ответственность за работу с персоналом согласно действующему законодательству в энергетике. Для непосредственного выполнения обязанностей по организации эксплуатации электроустановок руководитель Потребителя (кроме граждан — владельцев электроустановок напряжением выше 1000 В) соответствующим документом назначает ответственного за электрохозяйство организации (далее — ответственный за электрохозяйство) и его заместителя.

Ответственный за электрохозяйство организации, которому руководитель организации передает эту функцию и права по приказу организовывает и обучение персонала. 

При наличии у Потребителя должности главного энергетика обязанности ответственного за электрохозяйство, как правило, возлагаются на него.  Контроль за выполнением требований настоящих Правил осуществляют органы государственного энергетического надзора.

Пройдите обучение по направлению: «Электробезопасность» в УЦ «Академия Безопасности». Срок получения удостоверения от 9 дней. Отправка оригиналов документов заказным письмом Почтой России БЕСПЛАТНО.

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90000 10 Essential Steps for Electrical Safety 90001 90002 May 5, 2016 90003 90002 One of the most important responsibilities of any facility’s management is to keep employees safe. Each facility will have a different list of potential hazards to address, and properly addressing them will protect employees and contribute to the facility’s future success. One safety hazard that virtually every facility will have is electrical hazards. 90003 90002 The discovery and harnessing of electricity have done more to change the world than just about anything else in history.Electricity has also introduced a wide range of potential dangers that really did not exist before its widespread use. Taking electrical hazards seriously in your facility will help you to get all the benefits, while minimizing any risks. 90003 90002 Whether you are opening a new facility or you’re looking to improve safety in an existing one, the following 90009 ten electrical safety steps 90010 will give you an overview of what needs to be done. Going through each of these steps will help lay the groundwork for safety improvements that can occur immediately and benefit the facility long into the future.90003 90002 Whenever you undertake safety improvements in your facility, one of the first things you should do is look to OSHA and other organizations that emphasize safety. These organizations are dedicated to identifying proven safety strategies used around the world and helping companies implement them properly. 90003 90002 OSHA is more than just an organization that helps companies improve the safety of the workplace, though. OSHA is a division of the United States Department of Labor, and it has the power to issue penalties and fines if a facility is not in line with OSHA requirements.With this in mind, it makes sense to start any electrical safety program by making sure you are compliant with OSHA safety standards. 90003 90002 To start with, look at these tips from OSHA to set the stage for how you can avoid electrical hazards in your facility. 90003 90018 90019 90009 Assume Wires Are Energized 90010 — Employees must work under the assumption that all electrical wires are energized at lethal voltages. Since electrocution can be deadly, it is safer to err on the side of caution.90022 90019 90009 Leave Power Lines to Professionals 90010 — Inform employees that they should never touch power lines themselves. Only trained electricians with the tools and experience, and personal protective equipment needed to stay safe should ever work on these wires. 90022 90019 90009 Be Aware of Water (and Other Conductors) 90010 — Employees must know of the added dangers of working outdoors near water or other conductors. Standing in a puddle can leave you much more vulnerable to electrocution.If a wire falls in the water, electricity can instantly travel to your body. 90022 90019 90009 All Repairs Must Be Performed by Electricians 90010 — All too often electrical wires such as extension cords get frayed or damaged. Many people assume they can wrap a cord in electrical tape and move on. However, this type of damage should only be fixed by an authorized electrician who can ensure the repair is done according to safety regulations. 90022 90035 90002 While the OSHA safety program is the best known, it is not the only agency that can offer advice on 90009 electrical safety 90010.Taking the time to read through safety tips and recommendations from other agencies can be quite beneficial. The following are a few great places to start: 90003 90040 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — The CDC is another government agency and while its main focus is not electrical in nature, it does offer some good tips for getting started with electrical training and overall safety when working with energy and electricity. 90002 90003 90043 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) — The NFPA is one of the best known associations for keeping homes and businesses safe from fires.Since electricity can quickly cause fires, the NFPA is another good resource for learning about electrical and fire safety. 90002 90003 90046 Insurance Companies — This is an often overlooked source of information. Insurance companies are very interested in minimizing the risk of disaster since they will often be the ones paying for it. They frequently publish studies, recommendations, and tips about staying safe with electricity. 90002 90003 90002 Once you understand the requirements for your facility, you will need to identify areas that need improvement.One great way to do this is to set up Gemba walks. These walks involve you or someone from your team going out to the different areas of the facility and looking for improvement opportunities. 90003 90002 «… you will need to identify areas that need improvement. One great way to do this is to set up 90052 Gemba walks 90053.» 90003 90002 Traditionally Gemba walks are done to look for types of waste or ways the facility can become more productive. In this situation, however, the person doing the Gemba walk should focus on looking for electrical hazards.90003 90002 Each facility will have a unique set of hazards to watch for. Start by making a checklist of things to keep in mind while on the walk. The following are some of the most common types of electrical dangers. You can make a checklist using these as a starting point: 90003 90059 90002 90061 Employees Being Careless 90062 Many electrical dangers can be traced back to an employee being careless. For example, working near an electrical source with wet hands can lead to serious shock or even death.Watch for employees making common mistakes to see where additional training may be needed. 90003 90002 90003 90066 90061 Outlets Too Close to Conductors 90062 If an electrical outlet is located near a source of water or another conductor, it presents a hazard. An easy safety solution is to use ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets, which can disrupt the electricity should it be necessary. 90002 90003 90071 90002 90061 Torn or Frayed Wires 90062 This is perhaps the most common safety issue.Cords are frequently pulled, scraped, run over, and otherwise experience wear and tear. Over time they can become cracked, torn, or frayed. This is a significant safety risk. Damaged wires must be professionally repaired or replaced. 90003 90002 90003 90078 90061 Failure to Use Electrical Lockout Devices 90062 Lockout Tagout is a proven way to keep people safe while working on machinery. If your facility has not properly implemented this system, it is worth investing time in doing so. 90002 90003 90083 90002 90061 Overloading Circuits 90062 When you have a higher electrical demand on a single outlet or circuit than it can handle, it can be dangerous.This can cause issues with overheating, damage the devices plugged into the outlet, and even lead to fire hazards. Your facility should closely monitor the electrical requirements of each outlet and circuit to ensure they are not overloaded. 90003 90002 90003 90002 There will be many other safety hazards related to the electrical systems of your facility. Taking time to walk through with a close eye on electrical hazards will help you identify areas that can be improved. 90003 90002 When on your electrical safety Gemba walk, remember to look beyond major risks.You should identify even small hazards or behaviors that can lead to danger. Eliminating a lot of minor risks can provide your facility with significant safety improvement overall. 90003 90002 Whenever you want to improve your facility, it’s wise to look to industry best practices. Best practices are proven techniques that have been tried and found effective by many kinds of facilities. 90003 90002 While no practice is going to be 100% perfect, you can benefit from learning from the experience of other professionals in the industry.Start by identifying and implementing electrical safety best practices. Once you have implemented these practices you can (and should) keep looking for improvement opportunities. 90003 90002 When researching best practices, you will likely run across a wide range of options. There are best practices for running cable wire, offering electrical services, using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment, using wire makers, and much more. Determining which of these practices will benefit your facility can be difficult, but it is worth the effort.90003 90100 90002 Most facilities will use tools such as safety signs, tags, and labels, so learning about best practices related to visual communication tools is essential (you’ll learn more about them in the visual communication portion of this report). 90003 90002 In almost all situations you will be able to evaluate electrical best practices to see whether or not they will work in your facility. If you try them and they do not work out for some reason, they are not required by law. You can always stop using these practices or make adjustments.90003 90002 The next step to improve the safety of your electrical systems is to perform a full audit on a regular basis. Do not confuse this with the Gemba walks discussed above. This is a completely separate effort, but one that is just as important. 90003 90002 Performing a full audit of your electrical systems allows you to look at specific areas where hazards may exist. Most facilities should perform this type of audit once per year to ensure everything is still operating safely. 90003 90002 If you have never performed an electrical safety audit in the past, you will need to create a detailed checklist of what to inspect.There are generic lists available to start with, and then you can customize them based on the specific needs of your facility. 90003 90002 While conducting an audit of your own facility can be beneficial, electrical audits should ideally be performed by an independent third party agency that specializes in these hazards. Professional electrical audit companies will have advanced tools and equipment to test your machines, wiring, and other components of your electrical system. By working with a third party provider, you will also get the best information possible from an objective source.90003 90002 Once the audit is completed, you will be given a list of areas where you can make improvements. This will help you determine where you can best invest your resources. In many cases the auditors can also provide you advice about the changes you could make. 90003 90002 No guide for safety would be complete without discussing personal protective equipment (PPE). Most facilities will have many types of personal protective equipment on site to help keep people safe. This includes hard hats, respiratory protection, eye protection, and gloves.For electrical systems, flame-resistant (FR) clothing, a hard hat, and safety glasses are often required. If you do not have equipment to protect people from electrical hazards, you are doing your employees and the entire facility a disservice. 90003 90002 When providing PPE for your facility, make sure you have the right equipment for the situations your employees will face. If you offer PPE that will not provide sufficient protection for a given task, it can actually make an incident more likely.This is because people may assume they are protected from all electrical hazards when that may not be the case. 90003 90002 Arc flash, a highly dangerous type of electrical hazard, requires specific levels of PPE depending on the level of risk present. These PPE categories are detailed in the NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. You should educate your workforce about the PPE required by these categories. A basic list of each category’s PPE is included below: 90003 90018 90019 Safety goggles 90022 90019 Hearing protection 90022 90019 Hard hat 90022 90019 Arc-rated face shield 90022 90019 Leather gloves 90022 90019 Arc-rated long sleeved shirt 90022 90019 Arc-rated pants 90022 90019 Leather footwear 90022 90035 90018 90019 Safety goggles 90022 90019 Hearing protection 90022 90019 Arc-rated balaclava / helment 90022 90019 Arc-rated face shield 90022 90019 Leather gloves 90022 90019 Arc-rated long sleeved shirt 90022 90019 Arc-rated pants 90022 90019 Arc-rated jacket 90022 90019 Leather footwear 90022 90035 90018 90019 Safety goggles 90022 90019 Hearing protection 90022 90019 Arc-rated balaclava 90022 90019 Arc-rated flash suit hood 90022 90019 Leather gloves 90022 90019 Arc-rated long sleeved shirt 90022 90019 Arc-rated pants 90022 90019 Arc-rated flash suit pants 90022 90019 Arc-rated flash suit jacket 90022 90019 Leather footwear 90022 90035 90018 90019 Safety goggles 90022 90019 Hearing protection 90022 90019 Arc-rated balaclava 90022 90019 Arc-rated flash suit hood 90022 90019 Arc-rated gloves 90022 90019 Arc-rated long sleeved shirt 90022 90019 Arc-rated pants 90022 90019 Arc-rated flash suit pants 90022 90019 Arc-rated flash suit jacket 90022 90019 Leather footwear 90022 90035 90002 No matter what level of risk is present, being aware of the dangers and taking necessary precautions is extremely important.Taking risks when working around electricity can be deadly. When there is doubt about the level of electrical risk present, you should err on the side of caution. 90003 90002 When arc flash events and other electrical accidents occur, the proper PPE can minimize injuries and save lives. The following video shows how arc flash PPE offers significant protection: 90003 90002 While many of the electrical improvements you undertake will involve electrical equipment, that should not be the only area of ​​focus.Providing your employees with a clear safety program and detailed training also plays a key role in electrical safety. 90003 90002 You can give all employees basic electrician courses, for example, so they will have a general understanding of the risks associated with electrical systems and how to avoid them. This will also allow them to help spot risks throughout the facility. This is critical because employees will be out on the floor much more often than anyone else, making them the first line of defense against safety hazards.90003 90002 If you’re looking for simple and inexpensive solutions to keep workers safe around electricity in your facility, start by looking into visual communication strategies. Visual communication for electrical equipment includes things like cable tags, cable labels, wire markers, fire safety signs, hazard signs, and more. 90003 90002 Putting up labels, tags, and signs that illustrate the risk to those in the area is an easy way to highlight electrical hazards. When you have an industrial label printer available, you can create these items as you need them.90003 90002 High-quality labels and tags, for example, can be placed on electrical equipment or cabling to let people know the details of the voltage. You can also put up signs to alert people to the presence of arc flash risks. 90003 90002 If you know the hazard level of an area, put up a large label near the entrances or exits of the area alerting people of the hazard. Then you can make labels that let people know what types of personal protective equipment they need when entering the area.90003 90219 90002 When you need to keep people safe near electrical hazards, there’s no substitute for training. Finding the right training options for your facility will not be difficult since there are so many courses out there. 90003 90002 In addition to any formal training options you may find, however, you will want to make sure you also have customized training for your specific facility. For example, train the employees on when and where they need to wear personal protective equipment in your workplace.Then teach employees how to read and understand any safety signs you have posted. 90003 90002 The more you can teach employees about the dangers of electricity and how they can be minimized, the safer your facility will be. Start by implementing an electrical safety training class for all new employees. Once that is in place you can develop a refresher course or an ongoing training for those already working for the company. 90003 90002 It is important to delve a little deeper into arc flash safety training.Of all the risks associated with electricity, arc flash and the corresponding arc blast are the most dangerous. Creating an arc flash program that covers both a high voltage arc flash incident and those at lower voltages can help minimize risk and save lives. 90003 90002 What is arc flash? An electrical arc flash is a potentially deadly event where electrical current leaves the intended path and travels through the air. It goes from the electrical cable it was supposed to travel on to another or to a nearby ground.The result is quite violent and can destroy even large objects or throw them significant distances. If a person is in the area, he is at risk of serious injury caused by the energy released. 90003 90002 You can see an arc flash event that was caught on video several years ago at the following link. Be warned, however, as it is quite extreme. The employee working on the electrical equipment was not wearing arc flash PPE. This video is frequently used in arc flash training programs and shows just how fast a deadly explosion can occur: 90003 90002 90009 An arc flash can result in very serious injury and damage to the facility.Serious arc flash explosions commonly result in the following: 90010 90003 90018 90019 90009 Severe Burns 90010 — Clothing that is not fire resistant can actually burn onto the skin. This is why arc flash PPE is so important. 90022 90019 90009 Fire 90010 — A fire can ignite in less than a second and then quickly spread through the area. 90022 90019 90009 Flying Objects 90010 — Items that are in the «blast area» of the arc flash will be propelled violently through the air. 90022 90019 90009 Molten Metal 90010 — Any metal in the area will immediately melt, which can cause severe burns and start additional fires if it comes into contact with nearby objects.90022 90019 90009 Blast Pressure 90010 — The pressure from the blast can reach up to 2000 lbs / sq ft, which can be quite deadly on its own. 90022 90019 90009 Sound 90010 — Arc flashes can reach noise levels as high as 140 dB, causing hearing damage. 90022 90035 90002 Arc flashes are quite unpredictable since most wiring is assumed to be sound and insulated. Cuts or other damage to wiring or other open electrical equipment, however, can allow an arc flash to occur. The following are some of the most common causes of an arc flash: 90003 90018 90019 90009 Dust 90010 — Dust can provide electricity a path with less resistance than a damaged cable, which can trigger an arc flash.90022 90019 90009 Impact Damage 90010 — If someone drops a tool onto a cable that is split open, the electricity can escape through the opening into the tool and beyond. 90022 90019 90009 Condensation 90010 — Moisture near a normal piece of electrical equipment can make an arc flash much more likely. 90022 90019 90009 Corrosion or Rust 90010 — A corroded wire can result in an unintended electrical path. As the electricity reaches the end of the corroded area, it must escape somewhere, often resulting in an arc flash.90022 90035 90002 There are other situations that can cause arc flashes, too. When there is a known risk in an area, employees must use extreme caution. Ideally the electricity should be cut from the area before work is performed. Even when there is no obvious risk, however, it is best to minimize exposure to an area where a severe arc flash could occur. 90003 90002 90009 There are three primary factors that must be understood when attempting to determine the severity of injuries an arc flash could cause.They are: 90010 90003 90288 90002 90009 Location 90010 — How close a person is to the location of the arc flash will directly impact the likelihood of electricity passing through a person’s body or that he will be injured by objects thrown through the air. 90003 90002 90003 90295 90009 Temperature 90010 — The temperature of the arc flash can exceed 35,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This is an extraordinary temperature that can cause extremely severe burns in a fraction of a second.The temperature will depend on a number of factors, but even small arc flash explosions will have high temperatures. 90002 90003 90300 90002 90009 Duration 90010 — An arc flash will continue until the electrical supply is cut off, which almost always occurs because a circuit breaker trips. This will usually occur within a fraction of a second. Due to the severity of the event, however, even fractions of seconds can have severe consequences. 90003 90002 90003 90002 As you can see, an arc flash is very dangerous.Taking the time to understand the risks and know the arc flash PPE requirements should be high on your list of electrical hazards to adress. Arc flash training requirements in your facility should be clear to everyone at all levels. Whether you perform arc flash training online or you have a training session conducted in the facility is up to you. Both can be very effective. 90003 90002 The final step is essentially the beginning of the next cycle of improvement for the electrical safety of your facility.Even if you have made incredible progress by going through each of the previous steps in this document, there is always more to do. 90003 90002 Unless you have completely eliminated every risk related to electricity, the task of improving electrical safety is not yet complete. 90003 90002 Taking a step back and looking at all you have accomplished thus far is fine, but then it is time to get started again. This step can be considered Kaizen; be proactive and continually take steps to improve safety in your facility.90003 90002 Sources 90003 .90000 Electrical safety 90001 90002 90003 Electricity can kill or severely injure people and cause damage to property. 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. This section provides a summary of those precautions. 90004 90005 90006 Case study 90007 90002 A 19-year-old man was electrocuted and killed when he touched a refrigerated display cabinet in a café.Investigation showed that the 13A plug had been incorrectly refitted to the cabinet’s main lead. 90005 90002 This meant the metalwork of the cabinet, which should have been safe to touch, was dangerously live at mains voltage. The man’s sister received two shocks from the cabinet before realising what had happened to her brother. 90005 90012 How to avoid similar accidents 90013 90002 Even wiring a plug incorrectly can have serious consequences. You must ensure that your electrical installation and equipment is safe.Do not cut corners — electrical installations must be installed by someone who has the necessary training, skills and experience to carry out the work safely. 90005 90006 What are the hazards? 90007 90002 The main hazards of working with electricity are: 90005 90020 90021 electric shock and burns from contact with live parts 90022 90021 injury from exposure to arcing, fire from faulty electrical equipment or installations 90022 90021 explosion caused by unsuitable electrical apparatus or static electricity igniting flammable vapours or dusts, for example in a spray paint booth 90022 90027 90002 Electric shocks can also lead to other types of injury, for example by causing a fall from ladders or scaffolds etc.90005 90006 What do I have to do? 90007 90002 You must ensure an assessment has been made of any electrical hazards, which covers: 90005 90020 90021 who could be harmed by them 90022 90021 how the level of risk has been established 90022 90021 the precautions taken to control that risk 90022 90027 90002 The risk assessment should take into consideration the type of electrical equipment used, the way in which it is used and the environment that it is used in.90005 90002 You must make sure that the electrical installation and the electrical equipment is: 90005 90020 90021 suitable for its intended use and the conditions in which it is operated 90022 90021 only used for its intended purpose 90022 90027 90002 In wet surroundings, unsuitable equipment can become live and make its surroundings live too. Fuses, circuit-breakers and other devices must be correctly rated for the circuit they protect.Isolators and fuse-box cases should be kept closed and, if possible, locked. 90005 90002 Cables, plugs, sockets and fittings must be robust enough and adequately protected for the working environment. Ensure that machinery has an accessible switch or isolator to cut off the power quickly in an emergency. 90005 90006 Maintenance 90007 90002 So far as is reasonably practicable This means balancing the level of risk against the measures needed to control the real risk in terms of money, time or trouble.However, you do not need to take action if it would be grossly disproportionate to the level of risk. , You must make sure that electrical equipment and installations are maintained to prevent danger. 90005 90002 Users of electrical equipment, including portable appliances, should carry out visual checks. Remove the equipment from use immediately and check it, repair it or replace it if: 90005 90020 90021 the plug or connector is damaged 90022 90021 the cable has been repaired with tape, is not secure, or internal wires are visible etc 90022 90021 burn marks or stains are present (suggesting overheating) 90022 90027 90002 Repairs should only be carried out by a competent person (someone who has the necessary skills, knowledge and experience to carry out the work safely).90005 90002 Have more frequent checks for items more likely to become damaged (eg portable electrical tools and equipment that is regularly moved, or used frequently or in arduous environments). Less frequent checks are needed for equipment less likely to become damaged (eg desktop computers etc). 90005 90002 Visual checks are not usually necessary for small, battery-powered items, or for equipment that works from a mains-powered adaptor (laptops or cordless phones etc).However, the mains-powered adaptor for such equipment should be visually checked. 90005 90002 Consider whether electrical equipment, including portable appliances, should be more formally inspected or tested by a competent person. Also think about the intervals at which this should be done. 90005 90002 An HSE leaflet Maintaining portable electrical equipment in low-risk environments can help you decide whether and when to test portable appliances in low-risk environments.90005 90002 Make arrangements for inspecting and testing fixed wiring installations, ie the circuits from the meter and consumer unit supplying light switches, sockets, wired-in equipment (eg cookers, hairdryers) etc, to be carried out regularly so there is little chance of deterioration leading to danger. This work should normally be carried out by a competent person, usually an electrician 90005 90012 When is someone competent to do electrical work? 90013 90002 In this context, a competent person is someone who has the suitable training, skill and knowledge for the task to be undertaken to prevent injury to themselves and others.90005 90002 A successfully completed electrical apprenticeship, with some post-apprenticeship experience, is one way of demonstrating technical competence for general electrical work. 90005 90002 More specialised work, such as maintenance of high-voltage switchgear or control system modification, is almost certainly likely to require additional training and experience. 90005 90006 Key points to remember 90007 90020 90021 Ensure that workers know how to use the electrical equipment safely 90022 90021 Make sure enough sockets are available.Check that socket outlets are not overloaded by using unfused adaptors as this can cause fires 90022 90021 Ensure there are no trailing cables that can cause people to trip or fall 90022 90021 Switch off and unplug appliances before cleaning or adjusting them 90022 90021 Ensure everyone looks for electrical wires, cables or equipment near where they are going to work and check for signs warning of dangers from electricity, or an 90022 90027.90000 Electrical Safety Topics — SafetyInfo 90001 90002 Electricity, even at very low voltages, can be hazardous. Under the right conditions, a 30 volt circuit can carry enough current to cause severe injury or death. An electrical shock occurs when your body comes in contact with a live electrical source, such as open electrical boxes, bare wires or from equipment that is not properly grounded. 90003 90002 Electrical safety in today’s modern and technological environment is extremely important.Everywhere you go, machines, computers, tools, household items, everything runs on electricity. If electricity is properly controlled, it’s very useful, but if you do not treat it with respect and follow the rules, it’s very dangerous. 90003 90002 Electrical shock injuries are less severe when the current does not pass through or near nerve centers or vital organs. The majority of electrical injuries in industry, the electrical current flows from hands to feet. Since such a path involves both the heart and the lungs and are usually very serious.90003 90002 Another type of injury is burns from electrical flashes. These burns are usually very deep and are slow to heal and can involve large areas of the body. Even persons at a reasonable distance from the arc can receive eye burns. 90003 90002 Quite a few injuries result from falls from one level to another caused by the worker receiving a shock from defective or malfunctioning equipment. That’s the down side of electricity, but learning how to properly use and handle electricity will help reduce the risks.90003 90002 The first step is to never use damaged or defective electrical tools or equipment. Tools and equipment must be in good working condition, with proper safeguards installed and working properly. This means you must inspect your equipment before using it. 90003 90002 Inspect it for frayed, cracked or cut cables, loose fittings on plugs and if a ground prong is required on the plug, it must be functioning properly. Let’s quickly explain what this ground prong does. 90003 90002 On normal 110 volt equipment, there are three wires inside the cable.One is the hot wire, one is neutral and one is ground. The hot and neutral move electricity along the cable to provide the energy from the source to the tool. The third wire, or ground is there in case of a short or malfunction. If this occurs, the electricity then goes to ground, which means the electricity is transferred to this ground wire back to earth or ground. If this ground wire is missing, the electricity could flow through your body. 90003 90002 If you’re using a grounded type tool and the ground prong is missing, you have no electrical protection in case something happens.90003 90002 Inspect your tools and equipment to make sure all the cables are in good condition and the ground prong is in place and not missing. Do not use damaged electrical cords, plugs or equipment until it’s been replaced or repaired. Never try to repair electrical cords by wrapping electrical tape around the cord. Frayed, cut or damaged cords must be replaced or repaired by a trained and authorized electrician. 90003 90022 All materials in the members area for this topic index 90023.90000 Electrical Safety [Questions & Answers] 90001 90002 Electricity is one of the most dangerous forces in the workplace. If not handled correctly, it can result in fires, explosions, and electrocutions. Of course, no modern facility can operate without electricity, so it is important to take steps to ensure it is used as safely as possible at all times. Fortunately, there are many things that you can do to reduce the overall risk of accidents or injuries related to electricity, and to minimize the impact of any that does occur.90003 90002 90005 90003 90007 Taking Electrical Safety Seriously 90008 90002 We have written a series of common questions and answers related to electrical safety to help companies keep their employees and facilities safe. These posts are written for anyone in the workplace that is responsible for facility safety in general, and electrical safety specifically. This could include facility safety coordinators, supervisors, managers, executives, and even front line employees. 90003 90002 Whether you read through all of the different topics to get a good understanding of electrical safety as a whole, or you simply pick and choose which of the questions you need answers to, this section will be very useful.90003 90002 90003 90015 Topics Covered 90016 90002 As you browse through our list of different topics, you will see that there are answers to lots of different types of questions related to electrical safety. We cover everything thing you need to know to keep your facility safe from electricity including prevention, protection, and emergency procedures. You can learn about things such as: 90003 90019 90020 90021 Types of Electrical Hazards 90022 — There are many different types of hazards related to electricity.We explain what they are, how to identify them, and how to avoid them. 90023 90020 90021 Personal Protection Equipment 90022 — Personal protection equipment, or PPE, is an important safety consideration for anyone working with electrical systems. Learn about the insulated and arc-rated PPE you may need. 90023 90020 90021 Safety Training 90022 — Keeping everyone in your facility up to date with the best electrical safety standards is critical. We offer insights on how to effectively train your team.90023 90020 90021 Visual Communication Advantages 90022 — Implementing visual safety standards like lockout / tag-out, labels, and signs can help to prevent accidents and injuries. 90023 90020 90021 Much More 90022 — There are many other subjects covered in this Q & A segment focused on electrical safety. 90023 90040.