ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM AND TRAININGS

BY: ENGR. MARJOLINA QUEZA

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SAFETY

A.-Y. 2018 -2019 2ND SEMESTER

Introduction
 An average of one worker is electrocuted on the job every day
 There are four main types of electrical injuries:
o Electrocution (death due to electrical shock)
o Electrical shock
o Burns
o Falls

Electrical Shock
 Current passes through the body
 Severity of the shock depends on:
o Path of current through the body
o Amount of current flowing through the body
o Length of time the body is in the circuit
 Low voltage does not mean low hazard

Electrical Safety - Basic Information

 Why is it so important to work safely with or near electricity?
 The voltage of the electricity and the available electrical current in regular businesses
and homes has enough power to cause death by electrocution. Even changing a light
bulb without unplugging the lamp can be hazardous because coming in contact with the
"hot", "energized" or "live" part of the socket could kill a person.
 What do I need to know about electricity?
 All electrical systems have the potential to cause harm. Electricity can be either "static"
or "dynamic." Dynamic electricity is the uniform motion of electrons through a
conductor (this is known as electric current). Conductors are materials that allow the
movement of electricity through it. Most metals are conductors. The human body is also
a conductor. This document is about dynamic electricity.
 Note: Static electricity is accumulation of charge on surfaces as a result of contact and
friction with another surface. This contact/friction causes an accumulation of electrons
on one surface, and a deficiency of electrons on the other surface.
 Electric current cannot exist without an unbroken path to and from the conductor.
Electricity will form a "path" or "loop". When you plug in a device (e.g., a power tool),
the electricity takes the easiest path from the plug-in, to the tool, and back to the power
source. This is also known as creating or completing an electrical circuit.

What is a sample checklist for basic electrical safety?

Inspect Cords and Plugs
• Check extension cords and plugs daily. Do not use, and discard if worn or damaged.
Have any extension cord that feels more than comfortably warm checked by an
electrician.
Eliminate Octopus Connections
• Do not plug several items into one outlet.
• Pull the plug, not the cord.
• Do not disconnect power supply by pulling or jerking the cord from the outlet. Pulling
the cord causes wear and may cause a shock.
Never Use Extension Cords as Permanent Wiring
Use extension cords only to temporarily supply power to an area that does not have a
power outlet.
Keep extension cords away from heat, water and oil. They can damage the insulation
and cause a shock.
Do not allow vehicles to pass over unprotected extension cords. Extension cords should
be put in protective wireway, conduit, pipe or protected by placing planks alongside
them.

INSPECT WORK AREA FOR ELECTRICAL HAZARDS DAILY, SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• EXTENSION CORDS

• FRAYED OR WORN
PUSH AND PULL

OVER AND OUT

POSITIVE CHARGE
NEARBY ACCIDENTS

DOUBLE DOSE

IN THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT

HIGH RISK INTERVENTION

LOCK OUT
AGGRAVATING FACTORS

ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM

Purpose
• The Electrical Safety Program (ESP) was created to comply with electrical systems
regulatory requirements to ensure that energized electrical is performed safely by
qualified electrical workers who are provided with appropriate safe work procedures,
protective equipment, and other controls.
Training Requirements
• Electrical safe work practices training is required for anyone working near energized, or
potentially energized electrical circuits of fifty (50) or more volts to ground to become
Qualified Electrical Worker. Training shall be provided when an employee is initially
assigned to the job and prior to performing energized electrical work. Trained personnel
must demonstrate a working knowledge of the National Electrical Code. Training should
 also be provided to employees who are not exposed to energized parts, but operate
electrical equipment
Initial Training
• Training must cover avoiding electrical hazards associated with work inside shock
approach and arc flash boundaries of exposed energized parts. The following items are
to be included in the training of Qualified Electrical Workers:
Retraining
• Mandatory retraining (or refresher) training is required a minimum of every three (3)
years or when conditions change. The interval between retraining shall not exceed 36
months.
Electrical Protective Equipment
• Electrical protective equipment must meet the criteria established by the American
Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) and by the America National Standards Institute
(ANSI). Equipment shall include rated arc flash apparel, eye protection, head protection,
hand protection, hearing protection, insulated footwear, and face shields where
necessary. . If an arc flash analysis has not been done, then Hazard/Risk Category
Classification and PPE tables in NFPA 70E should be consulted
Identifying Electrical Hazards
• Before any work, including testing and troubleshooting can take place an electrical
hazard assessment and risk assessment must be done.
• Shock, arc flash, and arc blast hazards · Non-electrical hazards
Hazardous Effects of Electricity on the Human Body
• Results of Power Frequency Current
• · At 5 mA, shock is perceptible. · At 10 mA, a person may not be able to voluntarily let go
of the hazard. · At about 40 mA, the shock, if lasting for 1 second or longer, may be fatal
due to ventricular fibrillation. · Increasing current leads to burns and cardiac arrest.
• Results of Direct Current (DC)
• · A DC current of 2 mA is perceptible. · A DC current of 10 mA is considered the
threshold of the let-go current.
• NFPA 70E SERIES 2015 NFPA 70E - Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
• Significant Changes To Standard
REFERENCES:

https://www.e-hazards.com
https://www.nsc.org
https://www.esafety.com
https://www.avotraining.com

GROUP 1 : ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM AND TRAININGS

TOPICS:

1. ELECTRICAL SAFETY- Basic information

2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY PROGRAM
3. Electrical Protective Equipment
4. Training Requirements

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SAFETY

A.Y. 2018 – 2019 / 2ND SEMESTER