How to Find Electrical Safety Lessons Online–Learning Electrical Safety at Your Own Pace Electricity is the very basic reason why we are living in a modern world. From a Navy ship to an ordinary home, electrical equipment is the common sign that points to modernity. Although it still remains a dangerous force of nature, safety [...]
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND THE TECHNICIAN
An Electrical Service Technician (ST) requires working with energized electrical wires, devices, panels, meters and appliances. The ST must be required to have the proper tools and wardrobe to do the job in a safe manner. For example: Long pants, long sleeve shirt, visible identification (badge, name and company patches, etc.), work boots or shoes [...]
The National Fire Protection Association and the National Electrical Codes
I cannot speak to electrical safety without speaking on the rules and regulations which are at the foundation of all electrical safety—the National Electrical Code (NEC). I want to make a broad statement here: “If the codes, regulations and practices which are located within the NEC, were adhered to the letter, we would not have [...]
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES/UL
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) works closely with the National Fire Protection Association and National Electrical Codes, in testing to make sure that any appliances, or pieces of equipment which use electricity, meet their standards. UL brings peace of mind to consumers. UL operates under its own authority. It is an independent not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, certifying products [...]
OSHA
Work Place Health and Safety The Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) purpose and policy is to assure that every working person has safe and healthful working conditions. OSHA is under the United States’ Department of Labor and its arms fully encompass all areas of workplace safety. It would be silly for me to [...]
EMERGENCY HELP
A person is in need of emergency help if they show any of the following signs: Burns Lacerations Altered Mental Capacity Heart Problems Signs of Being Shocked Call 911 What You Should or Should Not Do 1. DO NOT touch the person 2. DO protect yourself: – DO NOT touch anyone who may be grounded [...]
CAUSES OF ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS
There are two groups of people who get into electrical trouble: 1. The Familiarity Breeds Contempt Group: This is the “we work with electricity all the time and we cut corners and do unsafe acts.” 2. The I Have No Idea What I’m Doing Group: But they do unsafe acts anyway. Unsafe Acts What is [...]
ELECTRICAL SAFETY FOR CHILDREN
Electrical safety for children should be grouped into two different categories: 1) Energized Protection, and 2) Non-energized Protection Energized Protection: If you have been around children, you know that child-proofing your home to protect them from electrical shock is extremely important. You also know that they are drawn to colorful, soft objects. Usually the first [...]
WHY IS ELECTRICITY DANGEROUS?
Our body’s nervous system produces electrical impulses. These neuro impulses send messages throughout our bodies. Any external electrical voltage higher than these natural impulses will disrupt the body’s electrical rhythm, causing harm to the body. The duration of this “shock” and where the external power source enters and leaves the body, will account for the [...]
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