Basic Electrical Safety

• Course not designed to teach you

to work on electrical equipment.

• You will not be qualified to work

on electrical equipment.

• If you spot problems with

electrical equipment you should
report it to your supervisor.
 Objectives
Objectives

1.Be familiar with the fundamental

concepts of electricity.

2.Be familiar with the effects of

electricity on the human body.
3.To able to recognize the causes of
Electrical hazards.
 Objectives
Objectives

4.To know the ways to Prevent

Electrical Hazard

5.Precautions to be taken during

Electrical Hazard/Fire

6.First Aid during Electrical Shocks

Fundamentals
Fundamentals of
of Electrical
Electrical Hazards
Hazards

To flow electricity must have a complete

path.

Electricity flows through conductors

water, metal, the human body

Insulators are non-conductors

The human body is a conductor.

Shock Dynamics

Both can
be
FATAL
Fundamentals
Fundamentals of
of Electrical
Electrical Hazards
Hazards

 More than 3 ma
painful shock
 More than 10 ma
muscle contraction “no-let-go” danger
 More than 30 ma
lung paralysis- usually temporary
 More than 50 ma
possible ventricular fib. (heart dysfunction, usually fatal)
 100 ma to 4 amps
certain ventricular fibrillation, fatal
 Over 4 amps
heart paralysis; severe burns. Usually caused by >600
volts
Common
Common Causes
Causes of
of Electrical
Electrical
Hazards
Hazards

 Loose Connection
 Improper Handling
 Cuts/Burnt Wires & cable
 Low Rating Electrical Protection
Device
 Wrong Zone Classification
 Static Electricity
Fundamentals
Fundamentals of
of Electrical
Electrical Hazards
Hazards
Prevention
Prevention of
of Electrical
Electrical Hazard
Hazard
 Earthing of Electrical Equipment
 ELCB
 Insulators (Wood & Rubber mats) used for
Electrical Usage
 Proper Handling
 Electrical Equipment Usage according to Zone
Classification
 Earthings/Jumpers/Clamps for Static Electricity
 PVC Tape for Cuts
 Electrical
Electrical Protection
Protection
Circuit Breakers – MCB(Miniature circuit breakers)
Provided to protect EQUIPMENT not people
Do not reset breakers with a line voltage higher
than 120V and only reset if you know why it
tripped ( Trips -- Incase of overload or short
circuits)
ELCB’s – EARTH LEAKAGE CIRCUIT BREAKERS
- Provided to protect people
- Trip range 4-6ma
-Monthly test
-ELCB is more sensitive than MCB
Electrical
Electrical Protection
Protection
 Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts

Do plug power equipment into wall

receptacles with power switches in the Off
position.
Do unplug electrical equipment by grasping
the plug and pulling. Do not pull or jerk the
cord to unplug the equipment.
Do not drape power cords over hot pipes,
radiators or sharp objects.
 Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts

Do check the receptacle for missing or

damaged parts.
Do not plug equipment into defective
sockets.
Do check for frayed, cracked, or exposed
wiring on equipment cords.
Don'ts
Don'ts
 Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts

Consumer electrical equipment or appliances should

not be used if not properly grounded.
Electrical Safety Signages
 Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts

User should know the location of electrical

circuit breaker that control equipment and lighting
in their respective rooms /areas. Circuits and
equipment disconnects must be identified
Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts
Do’s
Do’s and
and Don'ts
Don'ts
 What
What should
should II Do
Do
 Get the appliances checked at defined
frequency from a competent electrician.
 Use ELCB.
 Flexible cords attached to portable electrical
equipment shall not be used to pull/lift the
Equipment. Wet hands shall not be used when
plugging or unplugging cards.
Do’s
Do’s &
& Don’t
Don’t
 What
What should
should II Do
Do
 The tools shall be always disconnected from source of
Power before changing the accessories.
 Power cords of the portable electrical should be kept in
a manner to avoid damage to the cord during storage.
Do not allow any weight on Power cord.
 It should be placed in a balanced / stable Position. Do
not hang portable electrical equipment by using its cord.
What
What should
should Be
Be Done
Done in
in Case
Case of
of
Electrical
Electrical Fire
Fire
 Disconnect/Switch OFF All Electrical sources
 Use Only Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguisher or
Powder Type Cylinder for Extinguishing Electrical
Fire don’t use Foam Based or water Based Fire
Extinguisher
DO NOT POUR WATER ON ELCTRICAL FIRE
 Preventing
Preventing Accidental
Accidental Electrical
Electrical
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What
What should
should Be
Be Done
Done in
in Case
Case of
of
Electrical
Electrical Fire/Hazard
Fire/Hazard
1.In case of Electrocution don’t touch Human
Body with Hand. Use Either Rubber Gloves or
Wooden Plank
2.Extinguish any spark or fire if patients clothes
are smouldering
3.Give Artificial Respiration to the patient if
he/she is not breathing.