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Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety
In this presentation
Section I
Electrical hazards
Electrical accidents Statistics
Humans & Electricity
Electrical Safety Program elements
Section II
Global Developments in Electrical Safety
Electrical Accidents-Statistics
authorization or PPE
Wiring mistakes coupled with failure of
safe-energy conditions
Leaving unsafe conditions
ELECTRICAL FIRES .
ELECTRICAL FAULTS (Contd.)
STATIC DISCHARGES
LIGHTNING
USING ORDINARY ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN
HAZARDOUS AREAS
Earthing
Most electrical equipments are designed with an
earthing system
Earth all equipment with metallic body (TVs?)
Static Electricity
Created when materials rub together
Can cause shocks or even minor skin burns
Can damage sensitive electronic equipment
Case Study
An electrician received a shock while trying to
replace a tube light ballast in live power
condition.
He touched a live conductor. He was not wearing
rubber gloves. Current entered his right hand
through his little finger and exited through his
left hand.
Post Accident Correction:
Working on live circuits not permitted
LOTO to be strictly enforced
Equipment Operators
Never tamper with electrical interlocks
Do not repair electrical components of
your machine
Properly shut off machinery before
operation
Obey warning signs and follow safe
procedures
Follow PTW procedures strictly
Electrical Preventive
Maintenance
Implement EPM without slippage
Carry out all tests (ER, IR, transformer oil,
DGA, LP system, transformer protective
devices- simulation, FA system for electrical
rooms, etc.)
Adopt NFPA 70 E / B for electrical maintenance
Adopt Risk Based maintenance
Use predictive maintenance tools (hotspot
detector, Ultrasonic detectors, Thermography)
Global Developments in
Electrical Safety
ES Products...
ES Auditing Techniques
Electrical Risk Assessment using SemiQuantitative Risk Ranking (SQRR) technique
Emergency Lighting Risk Assessment
Benchmarking against applicable standards:
NFPA 780 Lightning Protection
RCCB Tripping
How do we solve this problem in
India ?
Bypass it !!!
ES related Information
Indian Electricity Rule, 1956 (2000 rev.):
Summary
Electricity will try to reach ground even if it
means going through a person
Earthing has an important role in ES
Always inspect power tools and cords and do
not use them if damaged
Do not attempt to repair electrical equipment
unless trained and qualified
Understand effects of Lightning- it could save
your life!
Major fires, explosions occurred due to ESD ,
lightning in flammable atmospheres