Controlling Electrical Hazards
Controlling Electrical Hazards

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Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13:

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This booklet provides an overview of basic electrical safety for individuals with little or limited training or familiarity with electrical hazards. The concepts and principles presented will help further an understanding of OSHA's electrical safety standards for general industry, Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 1910.302, Subpart S Design Safety Standards for Electrical Systems, and 1910. 331 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices Standard (1990). In general, OSHA's electrical standards are based on the National Fire Protection Associations Standard NFPA 70E, Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces, and in turn, from the National Electrical Code (NEC). OSHA also has electrical standards for construction and maritime,1 but recommends that employers in these industries follow the general industry electrical standards whenever possible for hazards that are not addressed by their industry specific standards. OSHA's electrical standards address concerns that electricity has long been recognized as a serious workplace hazard, exposing employees to such dangers as electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires, and explosions. In 1992, for example, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 6,210 work-related deaths occurred in private sector workplaces employing 11 workers or more. Six percent of the fatalities, or around 347 deaths, were the direct result of electrocutions at work. What makes these statistics more tragic is that, for the most part, these fatalities could have been easily avoided.

Electrical Safety and the Law
Electrical Safety and the Law

Author: Ken Oldham Smith

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 047077746X

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This book summarises the British legislation covering electrical safety, including those regulations derived from European directives. It also addresses the legislation relating to the supply and use of safety-related electrotechnical control systems, particularly on machinery. As well as describing the legal framework, and the main legal duties and applicable standards, the book describes electrical hazards and how they arise; the types of accidents and dangerous occurrences associated with the use of electricity; the main safety precautions and protection techniques; testing and maintenance of electrical systems; safety during testing work; the safety of electrical installations and equipment used in flammable atmospheres; and the particular risks associated with underground cables and construction activity. The Fourth Edition has been completely rewritten and expanded to include . legislation (such as the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1999), standards and guidance material issued or amended since the last edition. . a new chapter on safety related electrotechnical control systems, incorporating commentary on BS EN 954-1 and BS IEC 61508, the main generic standards addressing the safety integrity of such systems. . a new chapter on the competence of practitioners working with electrical systems and safety-related control systems. This book will make a very useful addition to any safety library and will provide a good reference source on electrical safety- Safety and Health Practitioner, November 2002

Electrical Safety Handbook
Electrical Safety Handbook

Author: John Cadick

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 530

ISBN-13: 9780070120716

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This handbook offers coverage of the hazards associated with electrical power systems and the safety procedures, equipment, and standards required to reduce the risk of accident or injury to acceptable levels.

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: Safety and Health for Electrical Trades
Electrical Safety: Safety and Health for Electrical Trades

Author: Thaddeus W. Fowler

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 87

ISBN-13: 1437920276

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This student manual, developed by NIOSH, is part of a safety and health curriculum for secondary and post-secondary electrical trades courses. It is designed to engage the learner in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling hazards associated with electrical work. It was developed through extensive research with vocational instructors. Chapters: Electricity is Dangerous; Dangers of Electrical Shock; Burns Caused by Electricity (includes First Aid Fact Sheet); Overview of the Safety Model; Recognizing Hazards; Evaluating Hazards; Controlling Hazards: Safe Work Environment; and Controlling Hazards: Safe Work Practices. Glossary of Terms. Illustrations.