Managing Electrical Safety
Managing Electrical Safety

Author: James H. Wiggins, Jr.

Publisher: Government Institutes

Published: 2001-09-01

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 1461661579

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Managing Electrical Safety provides an overview of electric basics, hazards, and established standards that enables you to understand the hazards you are likely to encounter in your workplace. Focusing on typical industrial environments—which utilize voltages much higher than household or office circuits—the author identifies the eight key components of an electrical safety program and examines each using a model safety management process. You'll learn how to identify electrical hazards, how to prescribe necessary electrical Personal Protective Equipment, how to ensure that equipment is de-energized, and how to safely plan for work on or around exposed live parts.

Electrical Safety in the Workplace
Electrical Safety in the Workplace

Author: Ray A. Jones

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780877654520

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NFPA's far-reaching Electrical Safety in the Workplace teaches individuals safe work procedures and provides companies with a process for defining and implementing effective electrical safety programs. The text draws on the authors' 35 years of experience in developing corporate standards and procedures and electrical safety programs, and is up-to-date with the 1999 NEC(R) and NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces. Chapters cover critical information about electrical hazards and hazard analysis, explain risk exposure management, and discuss NFPA codes and documents published by OSHA, NEMA, UL, and ANSI. Concepts applicable to both commercial and industrial activities include: persuasive statistics on the benefits of electrically safe workplaces, plus proper practices such as lockout/tagout and responsibility of personnel; advice on designing and implementing electrical safety programs; real-life examples and case studies of electrical accidents; and tips on working with safety professionals and effective workplace auditing procedures.Electrical Safety in the Workplace is a must for professionals involved in construction and heavy industry, electrical contractors, and union and trade group trainers.

Electrical Safety Handbook, 4th Edition
Electrical Safety Handbook, 4th Edition

Author: John Cadick

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2012-02-06

Total Pages: 705

ISBN-13: 0071745149

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UP-TO-DATE, ON-THE-JOB ELECTRICAL SAFETY ESSENTIALS Covering every major electrical standard, including NEC, NESC, NFPA, 70E, IEEE 1584, and OSHA, Electrical Safety Handbook, Fourth Edition is a practical, illustrated source of life-saving information designed for specific work environments. This must-have guide provides the most current safety strategies for use in industrial, commercial, and home-office electrical systems in an easy-to-use format. Written by experts in electrical operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, and safety, this fully revised edition delivers complete details on: Hazards of electricity Basic physics of electrical hazards Electrical safety equipment Safety procedures and methods Grounding and bonding of electrical systems and equipment Electrical maintenance and its relationship to safety Regulatory and legal safety requirements and standards Accident prevention, accident investigation, rescue, and first aid Low-voltage safety Medium- and high-voltage safety Human factors in electrical safety Safety management and organizational structure Safety training methods and systems

Electrical Safety Handbook 3E
Electrical Safety Handbook 3E

Author: John Cadick

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2005-10-19

Total Pages: 621

ISBN-13: 0071589120

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This is an accident-avoiding prescription for electricians, safety managers, and inspectors, and engineers dealing with electricity any voltage level. Presenting crucial protective safety strategies for industrial and commercial systems, the Handbook references all major safety codes (OSHA, NEC, NESC, and NFPA) where appropriate, creating a unique, one-stop compliance manual for any company’s electrical safety training and reference needs.

Creating and Maintaining an Electrical Safety Structure
Creating and Maintaining an Electrical Safety Structure

Author: Matthias Surovcik

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2022-07-16

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 3943247120

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To compete internationally, electrical installations and equipment must demonstrably comply with modern electrical safety structures required by international legislation governing the supply chain, as well as observing local regulations. The purpose of this book is both to describe the management of electrical safety, i.e. the chief responsible electrical specialist's role including its various aspects and implications, and to provide guidance for creation of an adequate structure. It does not make reference to individual standards or to laws, which are typically national.

Electrical Safety Engineering
Electrical Safety Engineering

Author: W Fordham Cooper

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 584

ISBN-13: 1483161498

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Electrical Safety Engineering, Third Edition covers the scientific principles, legislation, guidelines, and standards of electrical safety. This book is organized into six parts encompassing 20 chapters. Part 1 considers the nature of electrical injuries, the mechanical causes of electrical failures, and electrical insulation failure. Parts 2 and 3 describe the mechanism of breakdown and failure of electrical equipment, as well as the concept of circuit protection, with emphasis on the earthing principles and double insulation. Parts 4 and 5 explore the principles and application of electronic and solid-state control systems, fires, and explosion hazards. Part 6 focuses on the industrial supply and distribution of current and voltage. This book will prove useful to electrical engineers, electricians, and technicians.

Electrical Safety on Construction Sites
Electrical Safety on Construction Sites

Author: Great Britain: Health and Safety Executive

Publisher:

Published: 2023-06-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780717667086

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Electricity can kill. Every year, the use of electricity on construction sites results in accidents. People suffer electric shocks and burns which can cause serious, sometimes fatal, injuries. Construction sites present a challenging environment for managing electrical safety because: work may be undertaken outdoors in all weathers; frequent movement of plant, tools and materials increases the likelihood of damage to equipment; existing, new and temporary electrical installations may all be present. This second edition contains updated guidance on the precautions to take to reduce the risk of accidents involving electricity on construction sites for anyone planning, arranging or supervising construction work. The guidance is divided into three parts: Part 1 Planning: The pre-construction phase; Part 2 Managing electrical risks: The construction phase; Part 3 Systems and equipment.

Managing Electrical Hazards
Managing Electrical Hazards

Author: Nccer

Publisher: Pearson

Published: 2024-02-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780138318697

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Managing Electrical Hazards is a one-module training program focused on managing electrical hazards to maintain a safe workplace. The program meets the needs of electrical workers, who must retrain every three years in the updated version of NFPA 70E(R) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. You'll learn how to assess and eliminate shock, arc blast and arc flash hazards according to 70E standards. In addition, you'll become familiar with industry requirements related to energized electrical work permits, safety procedures, approach boundaries and more. The 6th Edition has been fully revised to align with the 2024 NFPA 70E standards. Along with revisions to text, graphics and photos, this edition features a new design improving visual appearance and readability.

Electrical Safety Code Manual
Electrical Safety Code Manual

Author: Kimberley Keller

Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Published: 2010-07-19

Total Pages: 397

ISBN-13: 0080889700

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Safety in any workplace is extremely important. In the case of the electrical industry, safety is critical and the codes and regulations which determine safe practices are both diverse and complicated. Employers, electricians, electrical system designers, inspectors, engineers and architects must comply with safety standards listed in the National Electrical Code, OSHA and NFPA 70E. Unfortunately, the publications which list these safety requirements are written in very technically advanced terms and the average person has an extremely difficult time understanding exactly what they need to do to ensure safe installations and working environments. Electrical Safety Code Manual will tie together the various regulations and practices for electrical safety and translate these complicated standards into easy to understand terms. This will result in a publication that is a practical, if not essential, asset to not only designers and company owners but to the electricians who must put compliance requirements into action in the field. Best-practice methods for accident prevention and electrical hazard avoidance Current safety regulations, including new standards from OSHA, NEC, NESC, and NFPA Information on low-, medium-, and high-voltage safety systems Step-by-step guidelines on safety audits Training program how-to's, from setup to rescue and first aid procedures