Name: Electrical Safety
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Safety and risk management

Brush up on your Electrical Safety before you go out on your next job!

Learn the difference in consideration between energized and deenergized work.

Sometimes electrical circuits, lines and systems need to be worked on while still energized, so as to not interrupt needed services or because of the system itself.
We need to learn how to prepare for this and to still work safely!


Just flipping off a switch doesn't make a system deenergized.


If a circuit is still connected, not grounded or if there is still energy that could possibly be coming through...


...we must treat this system as energized, unless proven otherwise beyond all doubt.


Wear insulating gloves with protectors and also insulating sleeves. Rubber gloves are a great choice!
If required, remember to use hotsticks, switchsticks, and shotgun sticks.
Master your bare hand techniques. Don't be afraid to practice or ask someone if you're unsure of how you're doing.
Use Insulating Protective Equipment (IPE) such as covers, blankets and  line hoses.


When doing energized work always remember to:


Energized Work

The first step in preventing hazards is spotting them. Take this lesson to review dangerous areas of the job site.

Electrical hazards are the cause of HALF of all fatalities in the US workplace.
Most of these are the result of contact with energized machines, tools, metal and overhead power lines.
It's important we know how to recognize these dangers to protect ourselves and fellow workers!


The professionals most at risk are electricians, engineers and workers in proximity to overhead power lines.
This doesn't mean that others like office workers and pedestrians are not also potentially at risk of electrical dangers such as shock or fire.


Scaffolding
Metal materials
Concrete pumpers
Drills
Backhoes and cranes
Ladders
Paint rollers


Examples of Equipment That Can Contact Power Lines


Where is the hazard in this picture?
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Spotting Hazards

Knowing what to do in the event of accident can mean life or death for one of your co-workers. Explore the actions to take in case of an emergency.

How quickly someone is treated after an electric shock could determine the damage that is done.
However, it is hard to know what to do and when, as sometimes electric shock is not visibly apparent.


Sometimes an electrical shock leaves no visible marking on the skin, and the damage is mainly internal. This could be in the form of a burn, cardiac arrest, or another serious injury.
Because of this, it's hard for someone other than a medical professional to treat the damage correctly.
It's important to remember that even a small amount of electricity can be deadly.


Difficulty breathing
Arrhythmias
Burns
Sudden confusion
A loss of consciousness
Muscle contractions and/or pains
Seizures
Feelings of cardiac arrest


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