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S RAMLUGON
MAURITIUS INSTITUTE OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
KNOWLEDGE BASED TRAINING CENTRE
Module 2 Competency 13
13.1 State the physiological effects of voltage and current on the human body.
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13.2 State the hazards of short circuit and uncontrolled faults currents .
Hazards can lead to the risk of fire.
Damage to persons, livestock and property.
NOTE: Short circuit and uncontrolled faults current may cause overheating
which will then cause breakdown of insulation and may lead to fire.
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13.4 State the principle of risk assessment in order to apply the correct level
of control measure.
13.5 State the importance of competent persons for carrying out electrical
work according to regulation.
To avoid the risk of fatality such as accidents, injuries or death at work.
To obtain electrical works professionally made as per established standards.
This will reduce the risk of electrocution.
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2. Designated personnel responsible for first aid and
evacuation procedures identified correctly.
3. Safety alarms identified accurately.
13.8 List the worker behaviour that promote safety in the workplace.
Carrying out instructions properly
Asking if in doubt
Reporting unsafe conditions
Using correct tools and equipment
Keeping workplace clean and tidy
Not distracting others or indulging in horseplay
Wearing or using protective clothing and equipment
Only using machinery if authorized to do so
Obeying all safety rules and signs
using only authorized tools and equipment
not leaving tools on the floor or where they can fall on people below
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not wearing loose or torn clothing
taking extra care when members of the public are present as they may not be
aware of hazards
13.9 List the good house-keeping practices that can reduce hazards and risks.
Cleaning up at intervals during the day
Not allowing rubbish to accumulate
Aisles and passage ways clear of obstruction
Keeping fire exit and equipment clear of obstruction
Storing tools and equipment in the correct place
13.10 State the safety precautions and practices related to working at elevated
positions:
Ladders,
working platforms,
scaffolding,
cherry pickers,
harnesses.
For safety precautions and practices related to working at elevated positions, there are
certain points to be considered in making the above selection & include: -
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Infrared:- Laser radiation predominantly causes injury via thermal effects. Lasers
can cause damage in biological tissues, both to the eye ( by burning the rectina )
and to the skin.
1) UVA - which penetrate deeply into the skin and can trigger allergies
and cause premature ageing and wrinkling.
2) UVB - these affect the upper layers of the skin and trigger the
production of melanin which causes tanning. Too much causes
burning, freckling and thickening of the skin. They can also cause
skin cancers.
Radio waves:-
Microwaves:- .
People who ingested microwaved foods showed a statistically higher incidence
of stomach and intestinal cancers, plus a general degeneration of peripheral
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cellular tissues and a gradual breakdown of the function of the digestive and
excretory systems.
Due to chemical alterations within food substances, malfunctions occurred within
the lymphatic system, causing a degeneration in the immune system's ability to
protect the body against neoplastic(cancerous) growth.
chemicals:- The toxic residues of the chemicals can affect the central nervous
systems , liver & respiratory organs. Pesticides can cause depression , insomnia
, blindness , cancer , hyperflexia & other gastrointestinal problems. Tumor or
cancer of the brain is more common in people who have been exposed to
various chemicals.
Dusts:- The main danger from harmful dusts is that you can breathe (inhale)
them into your lungs. When breathed in, the larger dust particles are usually
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trapped by hairs and mucus and then removed by the body. Smaller particles,
however, are more dangerous because they can get deep inside the lungs where
they can have damaging effects, or they can be absorbed into the bloodstream
and travel to other parts of the body where they can cause damage. They can
also cause eye damage.
Asbestos:- Three of the major health effects associated with asbestos exposure
include:
13.13 State the general principles relating to safe use of tools and
test equipment.
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Skills
13.14 Identify hazardous material that may be found on the job.
13.15 Select and use appropriate tools and test equipment.
13.16 Identify tools and test equipment in poor condition.
13.17 Demonstrate in practice the prove-test-prove method.
13.18 Examine some case studies to conclude;
the cause of the accident
the extent and nature of the damage resulting from the
electrical incident.
13.19 Identity the fundamental errors made from case studies that led to:
the electrical incident in terms of hazardous practices used,
testing procedures not followed and
general safety measures not taken.
13.20 Carry out a simple risk assessment in workshops and
suggest control measures.