ELECTRICAL SAFETY

LESSON 1
Prepared by: Engr. Prince Joan Eudela and Engr. Mike Lizter Balbes
2 COMMON ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

1.Electric Shock
2.Electrical Fire
ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Due to the flow of current though your body.

• Size of the shock is related to the applied voltage
and body resistance
• Often accompanied by falling, which may cause
physical injury and required first aid action.
RULES FOR SAFE PRACTICE
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK

1. Be sure of the conditions of the equipment and the dangers present

before working.
2. Never rely only on safety devices such as fuses, relays, and interlock
system to protect you.
3. Never remove the grounding leads of a three-wire input plugs.
4. Do not work on a unorganized bench.
5. Do not work on wet floors.
6. Do not work alone.
7. Work with one hand and put the other hand behind you or on your
pocket.
8. Never talk to anyone while working.
9. Always move slowly when working around electrical circuits.
ELECTRICAL FIRE

• Occurs due to ignitions coming from overheating,

malfunctioning, or damaged electrical components,
equipment, or wiring.
How to Put Out an Electrical Fire

1. Immediately alert everyone in the vicinity about the fire.

2. Unplug or disconnect the power source fueling the fire to prevent it
from escalating.
3. Before attempting to extinguish the fire, wear Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE).
4. Do not use water to put out the fire, as it can electrocute you or further
spread the fire.
5. Suppress the fire through the following methods:
 Fire extinguisher– designed for putting out electrical fires
 Non-flammable blanket – used to smother the flames
 Sand or baking soda – used for small household fires
Electrical Fire Prevention and
Safety Tips

1. Perform Electrical Maintenance

- Replace damaged cords, frayed wires, or malfunctioning outlets
promptly.
- Avoid overloading circuits by distributing electrical appliances
across multiple outlets.
- Install circuit breakers and ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)
to protect against electrical faults.
2. Promote Safe Electrical Practices
Electrical Fire Prevention and
Safety Tips

3. Develop an Emergency Plan

- Establish and communicate evacuation routes to all occupants.
- Designate a meeting point outside the building.
- Train everyone on what and how to use fire extinguishers for
electrical fires and when to evacuate the area.
4. Install Smoke Alarms
5. Prepare the Necessary Fire Safety Equipment
 DO’S WHEN WORKING IN
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN SHIPS

1. Get to know the ship’s electrical system and equipment.

2. Operate equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendation.
3. Maintain equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendation.
4. Ensure that all guards, covers and doors are securely fitted and that all bolts
and fixings are fitted and tight.
5. Inform the officer of the watch before shutting down equipment for
maintenance.
6. Switch off and lock off supplies, remove fuses, and display warning notices
before removing covers of equipment for maintenance.
7. Confirm that circuits are “dead” before touching conductors and terminals.
 DONT’S WHEN WORKING IN
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN SHIPS

1. Don’t touch live conductors under any pretext.

2. Don’t touch rotating parts.
3. Don’t leave live conductors or rotating parts exposed.
4. Don’t overload equipment.
5. Don’t neglect or abuse equipment.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD SIGNS
HIGH VOLTAGE
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
ELECTRICAL PANEL
ELECTRICAL ROOM
VOLTAGE RATING
ELECTRICAL TAG
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
OVERHEAD POWER LINES
BATTERY CHARGING
ARC FLASH WARNING
PPE AREA
ELECTRICAL PPE REQUIREMENTS

1. Eye and face protection

2. Head Protection
3. Hand protection
4. Foot protection
5. Fall protection
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
References

ELETROTECHNOLOGY 1
QUIZ TIME!

Get ½ crosswise sheet of

paper for a 10 item review
quiz!!!!
ASSIGNMENT

•Research and write on ½

crosswise paper LOTO (LockOut
Tagout) procedures