ELECTRICAL HAZARD

IDENTIFICATION OVERVIEW
1. INTRODUCTION
Lesson Objectives
• Definition of hazard
• Identify major electrical hazards
• Describe types of electrical hazards
• Identify Hazard Method
• Describe Electrical Protection Method
 1. DEFINITION OF HAZARD
What is HAZARD?

A condition or action that has the potential for an unplanned release of, or unwanted
contact with, an energy source that may result in harm or injury to people, property, or
the environment.

SOURCE OF HAZARD
 1. DEFINITION OF HAZARD
Electrical Hazard

An electrical hazard is a dangerous condition where a worker can or does make electrical
contact with energized equipment or a conductor. From that contact, the person may
sustain an injury from shock, and there is a potential for the worker to receive an arc flash
(electrical explosion) burn, thermal burn or blast injury.
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Major Electrical Hazards

• Burns
• Electrocution
• Shock
• Arc flash/arc blast
• Fire
• Explosions
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Types of Electrical Hazards

1. Contact with overhead power lines

• Overhead and buried

power lines carry
extremely high voltage
• Risks
• Electrocution (main risk)
• Burns and falls
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Types of Electrical Hazards

2. Contact with energized sources:

• Live parts
• Damaged or bare wires
• Defective equipment or tools
• Improper repairs
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Types of Electrical Hazards

2. Contact with energized sources (continue):

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(1,000 milliamperes = 1 amp; therefore, 15,000 milliamperes = 15 amp circuit)

Current Reaction
Below 1 milliampere Generally not perceptible
1 milliampere Faint tingle
5 milliampere Slight shock felt; not painful but disturbing. Average individual can let go.
Strong involuntary reactions can lead to other injuries

6-25 milliamperes (women) Painful shock, loss of muscular control

9-30 milliamperes (men) The freezing current or “let-go” range. Individual cannot let go, but can be
thrown away from the circuit if extensor muscles are stimulated.

50-150 milliampres Extreme pain, respiratory arrest, severe muscular contractions. Death is
possible.
1,000-4,300 milliamperes Rhythmic pumping action of the heart ceases. Muscular contraction and
nerve damage occur; death likely

10,000 milliamperes Cardiac arrest, severe burns; death probable

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION METHOD
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION METHOD

THERE ARE 3 SIMPLE QUESTIONS TO IDENTIFY ANY HAZARD :

1. IS THERE ANY SOURCES THAT CAN CAUSED ANY INJURY / LOSS ?

2. WHAT TARGETS THAT WILL AFFECTED WITH THAT HAZARD ?
3. HOW THE MECHANISM OF THE INJURY / LOSS IS ARISING ?
 3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION METHOD

WHAT TO KNOW…? HOW TO GET INFORMATION…?

 Where the work be done?  Workplaces map / layout
 Who will do the work?  Worker list, observation
 Tools and materials to be used?  Tools and materials list, MSDS, manual
book, etc.

 How the sequence of work?  Flow chart, work instruction list, SOP
 Any existing precaution?  Accident report, equipment historical
card, etc.

 Any related regulation/laws?  Government regulation, standards,

guidelines

 Other?  Inspection, interview, audit, etc.

3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION METHOD
4. ELECTRICAL PROTECTION METHODS

1. Maintain safe distance from overhead power lines:

• Staying away
• Following table shows the safe power line clearance
distance for various line voltages.
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2. Use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI):

• Designed to protect people from electrical shock
• Detects ground faults and interrupts electric current
• Limits duration of electrical shock
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3. Use power tools and equipment as designed:

• Follow tool safety tips to avoid misusing equipment
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions

4. Use proper Personnel Protective Equipment:

• Follow the PPE Category level as per hazard
identification on your workplace (Refer to Safety
Standard, NFPA 70E)
• Follow the safety standard on your workplace
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Source : NFPA 70E

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5. Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures:

• Essential safety procedure
• Protects workers from injury while working on or near
electrical circuits and equipment
• Prevents contact with operating equipment parts
such as, blades, gears, shafts, etc.
• LOTO prevents the unexpected release of hazardous
gases, fluids, or solid matter in areas where workers
are present.
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6. Power source identification:

• Mark all breakers accordingly for the circuits they
protect
• Mark all disconnect means accordingly for the
equipment they service
• Identify all voltages with proper labeling
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