Electrical Safety - Grainnet found in several locations: NFPA 70 - National Electric Code NFPA 70B...
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Definitions found in several locations:◦
NFPA 70 -
National Electric Code
NFPA 70B Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance.
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace
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OSHA 1910 Subpart S –
Electrical
1910.303 General Requirements
1910.334 Selection and Use of Work Practices
1910.335 Safeguards for Personal Protection
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“One who has skills and knowledge related to construction and operation of electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training on the hazards involved.”
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Apply to employees who face a risk of electrical shock that is not reduced to a safe level by the electrical installation requirements of 1910.303 through 1910.308
Employees shall be trained in and familiar with the safety-related work practices required by 1910.331-1910.335 that pertain to their respective jobs.
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Qualified persons shall at a minimum, be trained in and familiar with the following:
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Skills and techniques to distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment.
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The skills and techniques to determine the nominal voltage of exposed live parts.
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Clearance distances specified in 1910.333 and the corresponding voltages to which the qualified person will be exposed.
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Proper use of personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools.
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Most commonly caused by:
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Unsafe Equipment or Installation
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Unsafe Environment
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Unsafe Work Practices
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29.135.2
20.5
11.5 3.30.4
0.05.010.015.020.025.030.035.040.0
16‐24 25‐34 35‐44 45‐54 55‐64 65+
% OF VICTIM
S
AGE
VICTIMS OF ELECTRICAL INJURIES
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33.8
20.316.2
21.6
8.10.05.010.015.020.025.030.035.040.0
110‐120 220‐240 270‐277 440‐480 600+
% OF VICTIM
S
VOLTS
VOLTAGE LEVEL FOR FATALITIES
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Characteristics
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Some materials such as metal offer little resistance to the flow of electric current.
These materials are called conductors.
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There are materials that slow or stop the flow of electricity. Examples include:
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Plastic◦
Porcelain◦
Glass◦
Dry Wood◦
Rubber
These materials are called insulators.
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Shock
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Dry skin acts as an insulator even when higher voltages are present.
If skin is wet from perspiration, broken or the surrounding conditions are damp then the resistance drops and it becomes a conductor.
Real Life Example
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Electricity travels in a closed circuit, normally through a conductor.
Sometimes a persons body becomes part of the electrical circuit.
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Electrical shock can vary a slight tingling sensation to cardiac arrest. The severity depends on the following:
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Amount of current◦
Current’s path through the body◦
Length of time the body remains part of the circuit◦
The currents frequency
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(A) Touch Potential (B) Step Potential (C and D) Touch / Step Potential
Current passing through the heart and lungs is the most serious
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Ohm’s Law
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Ohm’s Law I = V/R
I = Current (Current Flow, Amps)
V= Voltage (Electrical Potential Between Two Points)
R= Resistance (Ohms)
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Resistance
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Person working with 120 volts.
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Person Is Perspiring
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Average Resistance Is 1000 Ohms From Hand To Hand
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Example: 120 volts and 1000 ohms of resistance
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I = V/R◦
I=120/1000◦
I=0.120 AMPS OR I = 120 MA
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1 mA Tingling Sensations5 mA Slight shock felt, not painful but
disturbing. Average individual can let go.
9 –
30 mA Individual can not let go. Can be thrown away from circuit if extensor muscles are stimulated.
50-150 mA Extreme pain, respiratory arrest, severe muscle contractions. Death possible.
1000 -4,300 mA Rhythmic pumping action of heart ceases, nerve damage, death likely.
10,000 mA Cardiac arrest, severe burns, death probable.
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The longer the exposure, the greater the risk of serious injury.
Longer exposures to low voltages can be just as dangerous as short exposures to higher voltages.
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Most common shock related injury.
Occur when electric current flows through:◦
Internal organs◦
Tissue ◦
Bone
Generate heat that causes tissue damage.
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Shut off current immediately.
Use non-conducting material to push or pull the person away from the contact point.
Always protect yourself from becoming part of the circuit.
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Insulation, Guarding, Grounding, and Circuit Protection
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Used to coat metals and other conductors to help stop or reduce the flow of electric current.
Must be suitable to the voltage used.
Must withstand the work environment:◦
Corrosives◦
Moisture◦
Others
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Often Color Coded:
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Grounding conductors
Green
Green with yellow stripes
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Insulation covering grounded conductors is generally:
White
Grey
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Ungrounded conductors (hot wires)
Red or black
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Always check insulation for exposed wires or defects.
Insulation in non-construction applications is regulated by OSHA:
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Subpart S of 29 CFR1910.302 –
General Industry
Requires insulation on circuit conductors
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Subpart K of 29CFR1926.402 through 1926.408
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Enclosing live electrical equipment to make sure that people don’t make accidental contact.
Equipment with exposed parts operating at 50 volts or more to be placed where accessible only to authorized people to work with it.
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Signage posted at entrances to electrical rooms and similarly guarded locations to alert people to electrical hazards.
Language on Signs◦
Danger◦
Warning◦
Caution
Instructions such as “Danger/High Voltage/Keep Out”
or similar.
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Intentionally creating a low resistance path that connects to the earth.
Usually a secondary protective measure to protect against electrical shock.
Doesn’t always guarantee elimination of shock potential but will reduce the risk.
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A “service”
or “system”
ground is designed to protect machines, tools, and insulation against damage.
The neutral or grounded conductor is grounded.
An equipment ground helps protect the equipment operator by furnishing a second path for the current to pass from the tool or machine to ground.
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Limit or stop the flow of current automatically in the event of a ground fault, overload, or short circuit in the wiring system. Examples:
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Circuit Breaker◦
Fuse◦
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
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Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters
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When too much current flow through them:
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Fuses melt◦
Circuit breakers trip
Fuses and circuit breakers are designed to protect conductors and equipment from overheating.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI)
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Used in wet locations, construction sites, and other high risk areas.◦
Interrupt the flow of electricity in as little as 1/40th
of a second to prevent electrocutions.◦
Compare the amount of current going into the electric equipment with the amount of current returning.◦
If the difference exceeds 5 mA, the device automatically shuts off the electric power.
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Protecting yourself from electrical hazards.
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Electrical incidents can be prevented by using safe work practices such as:
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De-energizing electrical equipment before inspection or repair.
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Keeping electric tools properly maintained.◦
Exercising caution when working near energized lines ◦
Using appropriate protective equipment.
Electrical safety related work practice requirements for general industry are detailed in◦
Subpart S of 29 CFR Part 1910 sections 1910:331-
1910.335.◦
Subpart K of 29 CFR Part 1926.4316 to 1926.417
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Ensure that cord and plug equipment has a three prong plug or is double insulated.
Utilize lockout/tagout
to
de-energize systems being repaired or inspected.
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Maintain safe distances from overhead power lines.
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Other opportunities –
de-
energize or insulate lines.
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Maintain at least 10 foot of clearance.
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Avoid contact with equipment being operated near overhead power lines.
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Always have underground utilities indentified
prior to excavating.
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Protect yourself
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Utilize Electrical PPE:
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Insulated gloves◦
Leather Protective Gloves◦
Sleeves◦
Blankets◦
Class E hardhats
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Must be maintained in a safe and reliable condition.
Inspected and tested in accordance with 1910.137.
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Inner rubber insulated glove
Protective leather outer gloves
Rubber insulated gloves tested every 6 months
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ID Tag Class AC Proof Test Voltage
AC Max Use Voltage
DC Proof Test Voltage
Beige 00 2,500 500 10,000 Red 0 5,000 1,000 20,000 White 1 10,000 7,500 40,000 Yellow 2 20,000 17,000 50,000 Green 3 30,000 26,500 60,000 Orange 4 40,000 36,000 70,000
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OSHA Requirements for Gloves:
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1910.137(b)(2)(vii)
Protector gloves shall be worn over insulating gloves except as follows:
Protector gloves need not be used with Class 0 gloves, under limited use conditions, where small equipment and parts manipulation necessitate unusually high finger dexterity.
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Always follow your Company guidelines.
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OSHA Requirements
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1910.137 (b)(2)(vii)(B)
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Any other class of gloves may be used for similar work without protector gloves if the employer can demonstrate that the possibility of physical damage to the gloves is small and if the class of glove is one higher than that required for the voltage involved.
Always follow your Company’s guidelines.
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1910.335
Head protection shall be worn whenever there is a danger of head injury from shock or burns due to contact with exposed electrical parts.
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Hardhat Classifications
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Class G -2,200 volts
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Class E –
20,000 volts
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1910.335
Employees shall wear protective equipment for the eyes wherever there is a danger of injury to the eyes or face from electric arcs or flashes or from flying objects resulting from explosion.
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1910.335
When working near exposed conductors or circuits, each employee shall use insulated tools or handling equipment if the tools might make contact with conductors.
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Symbol of overlapped triangle (double delta)
Labeled “Ac1000v”
SOME TOOLS MAY LOOK INSULATED BUT ARE IN FACT NOT!
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1910.335
Fuse handling equipment, insulated for circuit voltage, shall be used to remove or install fuses when terminals are energized.
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1910.335◦
Shields◦
Barriers
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Must restrict access to exposed live parts during maintenance and repair.
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Protect unqualified persons from contact with live parts.
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Safety signs, symbols, or tags shall be used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards that may endanger them.
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Use non- conductive apparel
Natural Fibered or FR clothing
No synthetic clothing
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Maintained in a safe and reliable condition.
Free of defects◦
Holes◦
Tears◦
Punctures ◦
Cuts◦
Embedded object
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Store in an area to protect from:
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Light◦
Temperature Extremes◦
Excessive Humidity◦
Hazardous Chemicals
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One hand work
Working in pairs
Fiberglass ladders