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Big Four Construction Hazards:
Electrical Hazards
This material was produced under grant number SH-17792-08-60-F-48 Occupational Safety and Health Administration,
U.S. Department of Labor. It does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the U.S. Department of Labor,
nor does mention of trade names, commercial products, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
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Introduction
The following presentations have been developed in both Spanish and English for the construction industry. These presentations focus on the Big Four Construction Hazards – falls, electrocution, caught-in, and struck-by.
All training materials will cover the four hazards seen regularly on construction sites and will focus on the methods for the recognition and the prevention of these common hazards.
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Electrical Hazards - Overview
A. Electrical Hazards – What is Electricity?1. Improper Grounding2. Exposed Electrical Parts3. Inadequate Wiring5. Damaged Insulation6. Overloaded Circuits7. Damaged Tools & Equipment8. Wet Conditions9. Overhead Power Lines
B.Accident Prevention:1. Personal Protective Equipment2. Inspect Tools & Cords3. GFCIs4. Lock-Out/Tag-Out
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Electrical Hazards
Electrocutions are one of the greatest hazards on construction sites.
This program will help you recognize common fall hazards.
The symbols will tell you if the situation in the picture is either safe or not safe.
Safe
Not safe
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Electrical Hazards Statistics
Each year workers die from contacting electric current. During the year 2007:
• 212 workers died after contacting electric current
• 108 were construction workers
• Nearly 5% of all deaths result from electrocutions
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What is electricity?
Electricity is a natural energy force.
Electricity is also a man made energy force.
It is essential to modern life and taken for granted everyday.
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What is Electricity?
Electricity flows through conductors.
Conductors include metals, water, the Earth and the human body.
Electricity must have a complete circuit or path to flow.
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How Electricity Works
When electrical tools are working properly a complete circuit is maintained between the tool and the energy source.
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How Electricity Works
However, if the tool is damaged the person may come in contact with the electricity and can become a path for the current.
The person will be shocked!
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Electrical Hazards
Improper grounding
Exposed electrical parts
Inadequate wiring
Overhead power lines
Damaged insulation
Overloaded circuits
Wet conditions
Damaged tools and equipment
The following is a list of a common electrical hazards found on construction sites:
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Improper Grounding
Grounding is the process used to eliminate unwanted voltage.
A ground is a physical electrical connection to the earth.
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Improper Grounding
Electrical equipment must be properly grounded.
Grounding reduces the risk of being shocked or electrocuted.
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Improper Grounding
The ground pin safely returns leakage current to ground.
Never remove the ground pin.
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Improper Grounding
Removing the ground pin removes an important safety feature.
You can get shocked!
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Exposed Electrical Parts
Exposed wires or terminals are hazardous.
Report these conditions to your supervisor.
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Exposed Electrical Parts
This electrical panel has missing circuit breakers.
Never use a panel that has exposed wires.
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Exposed Electrical Parts
All openings must be closed.
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Exposed Electrical Parts
Outer insulation on electrical cords must be intact.
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Exposed Electrical Parts
On construction sites, temporary lighting must be properly guarded and protected to avoid contact with broken bulbs and avoid potential shocks.
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Inadequate Wiring
Use properly rated extension cords.
Make sure your power tools are being used with a properly rated xtension cord.
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Inadequate Wiring
DIFFERENT TYPES OF WIRES WITH THEIR ELECTRICAL CURRENT RATING
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Damaged Insulation
Defective or inadequate insulation is a hazard.
Insulation prevents conductors from contacting each other or you.
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Damaged Insulation
Never attempt to repair a damaged cord with tape.
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Damaged Insulation
Never use tools or extension cords with damaged insulation.
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Damaged Insulation
Never hang extension cords from nails or sharp objects.
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Damaged Insulation
Do not run extension cords through doors or windows.
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Overloaded Circuits
Overloaded circuits can cause fires.
Use proper circuit breakers.
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Overloaded Circuits
Never overload an outlet.
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Overloaded Circuits
Do not use power strips or surge protectors on construction sites.
Use a 3-way extension with a GFCI instead.
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Damaged Tools and Equipment
Do not use electric tools that are damaged.
You may receive a shock or be electrocuted.
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Damaged Tools and Equipment
Double insulated tools are labeled.
It will be marked “Double Insulated”.
It will have the following symbol:
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Wet Conditions
Wet conditions are hazardous.
Damaged insulation increases the hazard.
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Wet Conditions
Always avoid using tools in wet locations.
Water increases the risk of electric shock.
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Overhead Power Lines
Survey the site for overhead power lines.
Never store materials or equipment under overhead power lines.
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Overhead Power lines
Maintain a distance of at least 10’ between tools and equipment and overhead power lines.
Shocks and electrocutions occur where physical barriers are not in place to prevent contact with the wires.
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Overhead Power lines
Maintain safe distances between scaffolding and overhead power lines.
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Overhead Power lines
Overhead power lines are very dangerous.
Never attempt to contact an overhead power line.
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Quiz
You will be presented with a specific hazard recognition question to test your understanding of this material.
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Question 1
The process of grounding is:
A – Falling to the ground
B – Standing in one place
C – Making a physical connection to Earth
D – None of the above
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Question 1
The process of grounding is:
The correct answer is:
C – Making a physical connection to Earth
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Question 2
You should remove the ground pin from electrical cords because it is not necessary.
A – True
B – False
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Question 2
You should remove the ground pin from electrical cords because it is not necessary.
The correct answer is:
B – False
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Question 3
It is acceptable to have missing breakers from an electrical panel box.
A – True
B – False
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Question 3
It is acceptable to have missing breakers from an electrical panel box.
The correct answer is:
B – False
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Question 4
When working under overhead power lines, the minimum safe distance between equipment and the overhead lines is:
A – 8 feet
B – 20 feet
C – 10 feet
D – 12 feet
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Question 4
When working under overhead power lines, the minimum safe distance between equipment and the overhead lines is:
The correct answer is:
C – 10 feet
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Question 5
When the insulation on a cord is damaged, you should:
A – Use duct tape to repair it
B – Do nothing
C – Remove it from service immediately
D – Touch the conductors to see it they are energized
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Question 5
When the insulation on a cord is damaged, you should:
The correct answer is:
C – Remove it from service immediately
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Accident Prevention
A willing, positive attitude towards safety will help make a safer work environment.
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Accident Prevention
Always consider these safety precautions:
• Personal protective equipment (PPE),
• Inspect tools,
• Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs),
• Lock-out/tag-out.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE for electrical hazards include:
• hardhats
• rubber or insulating
gloves
• insulating clothing
NEVER use damaged PPE!
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Use appropriate rubber insulating gloves.
Make sure the gloves fit properly.
Make sure the glove rating matches with the work to be performed.
Not all gloves can be used to prevent electric shock.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hard hats offer protection.
Hard hats are rated for certain uses.
Metal hard hats SHOULD NOT be used when working close to electrical lines.
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Inspect Tools and Cords
Inspect tools and cords completely before using for:
• cracks
• damaged insulation
• broken ground pins
• frayed line cord
• loose parts
• any other damage
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GFCI
OSHA requires the use of GFCIs on all construction sites.
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GFCI
A GFCI is a fast-acting
circuit breaker.
It senses small
imbalances in the circuit
caused by current
leakage to ground.
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GFCI
It continually matches the
amount of current coming
and going to an electrical
device.
The GFCI looks for a
difference of approximately
5 milliamps.
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Lock-out/Tag-out
Workers must ensure electricity is off and “locked-out” before work is performed.
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Lock-out/Tag-out
The switch must be tagged.
The tag lets others know why the switch is off.
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Lock-out/Tag-out
Locks and tags are warning signs.
You must be trained in lock-out/tag-out procedures.
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Quiz
You will be presented with a specific accident prevention question to test your understanding of this material.
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Question 1
GFCIs should be used in the following conditions:
A – Wet or damp locations
B – On construction sites
C – Both A & B
D – Neither A & B
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Question 1
GFCIs should be used in the following conditions:
The correct answer is:
C – Both A & B
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Question 2
3-way extensions with GFCIs can be used on construction sites:
A – True
B – False
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Question 2
3-way extensions with GFCIs can be used on construction sites:
The correct answer is:
A – True
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Question 3
Which of the following PPE should be worn when working with electricity?
A – Metal hard hat and insulated gloves & clothing
B – Non-metallic hard hat and insulated gloves &
clothing
C – Non-metallic hard hat and non-insulated gloves &
clothing
D – Metal hard hat and non-insulated gloves & clothing
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Question 3
Which of the following PPE should be worn when working with electricity?
The correct answer is:
B – Non-metallic hard hat and insulated gloves & clothing
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Question 4
When inspecting tools to see if they are damaged, what should you look for?
A – Cracks
B – Damaged insulation
C – Broken/removed ground pins
D – All the above
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Question 4
When inspecting tools to see if they are damaged, what should you look for?
The correct answer is:
D – All the above
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Question 5
A “Lock-out/Tag-out” system is used to:
A – Keep people from stealing your tools
B – Prevent accidental contact with electrical current
C – Keep you from completing your work
D – Add another step to your work
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Question 5
A “Lock-out/Tag-out” system is used to:
The correct answer is:
B – Prevent accidental contact with electrical current
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Disclaimer/Usage Notes
Photos shown in this presentation may depict situations that are not incompliance with applicable OSHA requirements.
It is not the intent of the content developers to provide compliance-basedtraining in this presentation, the intent is more to address hazardawareness in the construction industry, and to recognize the overlappinghazards present in many construction workplaces.
It should NOT be assumed that the suggestions, comments, orrecommendations contained herein constitute a thorough review of theapplicable standards, nor should discussion of “issues” or “concerns” beconstrued as a prioritization of hazards or possible controls. Where opinions(“best practices”) have been expressed, it is important to remember thatsafety issues in general and construction jobsites specifically will require agreat deal of site - or hazard-specificity - a “one size fits all” approach isnot recommended, nor will it likely be very effective.
It is assumed that individuals using this presentation, or content, toaugment their training programs will be “qualified” to do so, and that saidpresenters will be otherwise prepared to answer questions, solve problems,and discuss issues with their audiences.
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Disclaimer/Usage Notes
No representation is made as to the thoroughness of the presentation, norto the exact methods of recommendation to be taken. It is understood thatsite conditions vary constantly, and that the developers of this contentcannot be held responsible for safety problems they did not address orcould not anticipate, nor those which have been discussed herein or duringphysical presentation. It is the responsibility of each employer contractorand their employees to comply with all pertinent rules and regulations inthe jurisdiction in which they work. Copies of all OSHA regulations areavailable form your local OSHA office. This presentation is intended todiscuss Federal Regulations only – your individual State requirements maybe more stringent.
As a presenter, you should be prepared to discuss all of the potentialissues/concerns, or problems inherent in those photos particularly.
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Big Four
Construction Hazards:
Electrical Hazards
This concludes the
Electrical Hazards Module
“The End”