Electrical Fundamentals

Electrical Safety
 Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this lesson, the student should be able to:

1) Identify the hazard and risk in electrical works.

2) State the safety rules in electrical works.

3) Define the electric shock.

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What is HAZARD?

Hazard is anything in the workplace that has the potential to

harm people.
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What is RISK?

Risk is the chance that a person will be harmed or experience an

adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard.
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Hazard Risk
 Causes of Accidents
Most accidents happen due to:

Carelessness Ignorance
 Causes of Accidents

Improper tools Bad working condition

 Causes of Accidents

Improper working dress Fatigue

 Workshop safety rules
The basic rules of workshop safety are as follows:

Never work on a "live" circuit Use insulated tools all the time
 Workshop safety rules

Wear the PPE during work Test the circuit before starting the work
 Workshop safety rules

Keep the workshop clean Always use the correct tools for the job
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What is ELECTRICAL SHOCK?

Electrical shock Is injury, coming from electrical current passing

though the human body.
 Test Your Self
Fill the blank:
Hazard Risk
 Test Your Self
Identify whether the case shows safe or unsafe condition:
Unsafe Safe
 Test Your Self
Identify whether the case shows safe or unsafe condition:
Unsafe Safe
 Personal Protective Equipment
What are Personal Protective Equipment?
Personal Protective Equipment, commonly referred to as
"PPE", are equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards
that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
 Personal Protective Equipment
PPE
Safety overall Safety shoes Safety helmet
Used for body Used for foot Used for head
protection protection protection
 Personal Protective Equipment
PPE
Safety goggles Ear protector Safety gloves
Used for eye Used for hand
Used for ear protection
protection protection
 Personal Protective Equipment
PPE
Safety Belt Safety Mask Safety Hair Cap
Used for respiratory
Used for fall protection Used for hair protection
protection
 Test Your self

1) What is the PPE used for head protection?

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2) What is the PPE used for foot Protection?

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3) What is the PPE used for body Protection?

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 Test Your Self
The PPE shown in the below figure is:

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 Test Your Self
The PPE shown in the below figure is:

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End of Lesson
Thank You