Electrical Safety of Temporary Installations and

Portable Tools
Electricity is a Good Servant but a Bad master

Electricity is often referred to as a Silent Killer

Electricity is an invisible life Threatner

 OBJECTIVE

• Cause & Consequences for Electrical Accidents

• Electrical Safety Requirement

• Safe use of Portable Tools

Defective parts or inferior quality of Electrical appliances

Unguarded live parts & no adequate clearance

Tripping due to loose cabling/cords, etc.

Wrong identification of equipment / feeders

Faults in protective devices like MCBs, RCCBs, Relays, etc

Failure to de-energize electrical equipment when it

is being repaired or inspected

Cause of Electrical Accidents

 Cable over Load

Avoid materials over the cable

Improper handling of machineries
Adequacy of illumination in electrical
rooms/around panels, DBs, etc.
Faulty insulation, Loose connections
Improper grounding
Operation and Maintenance of unqualified persons
No isolation of electrical installation
Working in live condition
Improper tools
Hazards
 Cable Joints

Male-Female
Connector

Cable joints needs to be meet the Legal requirement

• Staggered joints

CABLE 1

3/4” 3/4” 3/4” 3/4”

CABLE 2
– Joints are not to be overlapped
– One primary insulation and an overall secondary
insulation is to be done
– Proper insulation tape are to be used
• Jointing kit
Ingress Protection Panels – IE Rules 1956 RCCB

ELR (Earth Leakage Relay)

 Inadequate Earthing

Earthing and Body earthing is most required in Metallic body

Don’t bypass the earthing
 Cable Routing

Minimum 7” above the G.L. Cable to be routed

Proper Temporary on/off Switch

Avoid damage Switches

Light stand
Junction Box
Power cable should not pass along with
gas cylinder hose
Shock Protection Methods
 Safe Work Practices
All electrical installation to be tested & commissioned as per
BIS codes and IER

De-energizing electrical equipment before inspection or repair

Keeping electrical tools and equipment properly maintained

Exercising caution when working near exposed energized lines

and equipment, and

Using appropriate personal protective equipment and

insulated tools
Employ qualified electrician, preferably ‘B’ license holders

Display electrical equipment & cable routing layout

Earthing of all electrical installations

Display caution boards

Provide RCCB for portable equipment

Follow work Permit System

Training of employees
Portable Tools
 Work Area

Keep all work area clean and well illuminated. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases & dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
Avoid single insulation cable and use guards for
rotating parts
 Electrical

Power tools plugs must be match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiator,
ranges and refrigerators.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condition.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling and unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts
When operating a power tool outdoors , use on extension cord suitable for
outer use.
Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated residual current of 30mA or
less is always recommended.
 Personnel

Do not use a power tool while you tired or under influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication.
Use PPE
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the OFF position
before connecting the power source and/or battery back, picking up or
carrying the tool
Remove and adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool ON
Do not over reach
Dress properly
If devices are provided for a connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used
 Service

Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person

using only identical replacement parts.
Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease
 Cutting Wheel

Always use guard provided with the tool.

The rated speed of the wheel must be at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool.
Always use undamaged wheel flanges that are of correct diameter for your
selected wheel
The outside diameter and the thickness of your wheel must be within the
capacity rating of your power tool.
Do not use damaged wheels.
Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only
Position the cord clear of the spinning wheel
 Warning - Kick Back

Kick back is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged

rotating wheel. Pinching or snagging rapid stalling of the
rotating wheel which in turn causes the uncontrolled
power tool to be forced in the direction opposite of the
wheel’s rotation at the point of binding
Harry F. Mcgrew came into direct contact with a 340,000 volt
transmission line in Huntington Canyon, Utah, and survived.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, this is the
largest known electric shock that was survived. Brian Latasa also
survived a 230,000 volt shock in Griffith Park, Los Angeles,
according to Guinness.

Do we want to create records?