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2020
Electrical Accidents
Electrical Safety! Leading Causes of Electrical Accidents:
Drilling and cutting through cables
Using defective tools, cables and equipment
Failure to maintain clearance distance of 10 feet
Failure to de-energize circuits and follow Lockout/Tagout
procedures
Failure to guard live parts from accidental worker contact
Unqualified employees working with electricity
Improper installation/use of temporary electrical systems
and equipment
By-passing electrical protective devices
Not using GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupters) devices
Missing ground prongs on extension cords
Hazards of Electricity
Training Objectives
Shock – M ost common and can cause electrocution or
After completing this unit, you will: muscle contraction leading to secondary injury which
• Be familiar with the basic concepts of electricity. includes falls
Fires – Enough heat or sparks can ignite combustible
• Understand the potential effects of electricity on
materials
the human body.
Explosions – Electrical spark can ignite vapors in the air
• Be able to recognize common electrical hazards
associated with masonry work. Arc Flash - can cause burns ranging from 14,000 degrees
• Be familiar with electrical protective devices.
f. to 35,000 degrees f
• Be knowledgeable of safe work practices. Arc Blast – In a short circuit event copper can expand
67,000 times. The expansion causes a pressure wave. Air
also expands adding to the pressure wave
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Current Flows in a
Loop or Circuit
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Explanatory Video
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