Describe the typical layout and sections of an auto shop. The basic guidelines regarding the safe handling of electricity documented below will help you while working with electricity. Electrical safe work practices including electrical safety principles. Gujarat energy transmission corporation limited safety manual page no. Safety module objectives upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to. Msds inventory contains all items in the garage shop. Electrical safety michigan water environment association. Do you have workers who work with electrical wiring on an everyday basis. Since these actions have to be performed repeatedly, the question arises as to whether observance of the five safety rules can be automated. Electrical safety for general industry ground fault current interrupter a ground fault circuit interrupter gfci is a device that shuts off an electric power circuit when it detects that current is flowing along an unintended path, such as through a person or water. I realize that i must obey these rules to insure my own safety, and that of my fellow students, instructors and teaching assistants. Have all installation, operation, maintenance, and repair work performed only by.
No matter how much training one has received or how much employers try to safeguard their workers, electrical safety is ultimately the responsibil ity of the electrical worker. Procedures should be in place to limit worker exposure. Introduction to electrical safety practices and will introduce you to the electrical safety program. Electrical, carpentry, plumbing, hvac, paint, motor pool, welding, grounds, and special events. Sc, s, emp enforcing safety rules sc, s, emp conducting area safety. Course goal the aim of this program is to provide comprehensive onsite training to highrisk workers i. Electrical workshops have safety hazards, and workers must know how to recognize them in order to avoid electrocutions, shocks or burns. To understand electricity and electrical safety, you must thoroughly understand ohms law.
Safety rules help you control your and others risk. Employees must be trained in these policies and procedures. Flammable liquids storage containers labeled properly. Working on vehicles can be a fun, exciting, and rewarding career. If you must be close to power lines, you must first call your electrical utility company and they will assist you. Mechanical safety rules and policies in effect at 0001 central, mountain and pacific continental time sunday, october 31, 2004 bnsf safety vision we believe every accident or injury is preventable. This is so because in case of industrialworkshop accident the other partner will be a helper ecclesiastes 4. Job safety analysis or safe work procedures in writing. Safety rules for employees provide the following tips to your employees to help them avoid injury and protect you bottom line. The risk of fires can be reduced by following these essential home electrical safety tips. Additionally, provide shop users with a written copy of the rules and discuss them to answer any questions or confusion that shop users might have.
This is a great way to educate your employees on the risks and exposures on the job site, as well as implement safety procedures. This student manual is part of a safety and health curriculum for secondary. See safety by machine and tool type only use woodworking machines and tools you have knowledge of or have been trained to use. Electrical safety basic awareness provides basic electrical hazard awareness information in accordance with osha 29 cfr 1910 subpart s. This safety rule is intended to protect employee, user, equipment and building from danger and risk due to electrical effect. Shop supervisors and monitors may prohibit shop access or machinery use for any reason. Meeting osha regulations, reducing insurance costs. Electrical workers safety handbook 1 a c k n o w l e d g m e n t handbook acknowledgment this is to acknowledge that i have received my copy of the electrical workers safety handbook. Safety instructions electronics lab advanced electrical. It is recognised within arqiva that electrical work is a high risk activity. Workers in machine shops are exposed to dermal contact, and inhalation of the fumes, from metalworking fluids, and the hazards of working with machines. The most uptodate version is located on the esv website.
Actual safety requires whole hearted cooperation, from all levels of workers involved in the work. Do not handle electrical equipment when hands, feet or body are wet or perspiring, or when standing on a wet floor. The auto shop and safety after studying this chapter, you will be able to. Printed copies of this document may not be the latest.
Mechanical workshop safety rules bright hub engineering. This electrical safety hazards handbook was developed for general education purposes only and is not intended. Outline safety rules that apply to conditions at homes, labs and workshops, and jobs. I agree to read and follow all safety rules outlined in this booklet.
Occupational safety and health administration, electrical equipment must always be used in the. Machine shop safety checklist the hanover insurance group. Shop safety training students who work in machine shops. Factors such as electrical safety, fume ventilationexhaust and risk of fire or. Electrical safety and you health and safety executive. Safety precautions for electrical system electrical4u. Electrical safety for the tower and wind generation industries. It could damage the electrical system in your house or even cause a fire.
However, repair shop owners and their staff need to ensure the proper safety precautions and rules are implemented and followed at all times. To play it safe around your home, remember the rules for using electricity the right way. A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. Agreement i have read and agree to follow all of the safety rules. This chapter highlights essential safety information for working in a uta shop. Dont plug a bunch of stuff into one outlet or extension cord. Sample safe work procedures templates the safe work procedures templates presented herein are a sample guide to the subject. Lock out tags, safety glasses, thermal gloves, volt meter, refrigerant gauges and several hand tools needed to complete these jobs. Simply stated, voltage e in volts is equal to the current i in amperes multiplied by the resistance r in ohms. Install smoke alarms on each level of the home, out. Page 7 of 49 efcog electrical safety improvement project electrical current basically, electrical hazards can be categorized into three types. Maintain at least 30 inches of clearance in front of electrical panels to ensure a safe environment for facilities workers.
The checklists are in pdf format and can be completed electronically or printed and used as hard copy. The followings are safety procedures rules which must be obey. Our online electrical safety trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top electrical safety quizzes. Refer to the personal protective equipment policy in this manual for more. Arcflash and other electrical safety hazards 27 electrical safety hazards 27 electric shock 27 arcflash and arc blasts 28 arcflash metrics 29 arcblast effect 31 light and sound effects 31 electrical hazard analysis 32 shock hazard analysis 32 approach boundaries 32 flash hazard analysis 34 arcflash calculations 35. Its vitally important to take safety precautions when working with electricity. If your vehicle comes into contact with a power line. Petroleum engineering labs, and all shops in the facilities management. Electrical and motor machine shop safety procedures. Read the owners manual and follow manufacturers safety instructions.
An understanding of these principles is essential for comprehension of oshas electrical safety standards. However, sticking to these guidelines will ensure that employees working in the workshop are safe and proper emergency measures are readily. Fill your toolbox with the safety precautions, job aids, and training resources. The safety guide for career and technical education cte is developed by participation from industry representatives who represent washington industrial safety and health act labor and industries wisha, department of health doh, office of superintendent of public instruction ospi, and cte advisory committee. Basically, there are several elements of an effective safety program, which must be proven through documentation, should your company be engaged in a legal dispute.
In the construction industry, workers are required to handle, or work near, electricity. These rules are base on iee institution of electrical engineers regulation and department of electric and gas supply that have been updated from to time. Electrical safety to increase employee awareness of electrical hazards on the jobsite. Awareness of all electrical components and connections and moving parts. Sep 19, 2012 this safety rule is intended to protect employee, user, equipment and building from danger and risk due to electrical effect. Shop safety page 10 what does an accident cost page 11 near misses page 12.
The following checklist can be used on a regular basis to reinforce shop safety. The second type of hazard is electrical burns and the third is the effects of blasts which include pressure. List some electrical safety tips that all workers must adhere to when working with any of the following. Mechanical maintenance safety rules section 1 pipe fitter. Although safe work procedures require adequate protection, it is not possible to prevent all. Electrical fire safety checklist smoke alarms test do you have smoke alarms in all the right locations. These regulations state principles of electrical safety and apply to all electrical systems and equipment. Electrical safety construction covers electrical safety for the construction industry. Electrical safety in the workplace is the most important job of an electrical worker. A comprehensive database of more than 18 electrical safety quizzes online, test your knowledge with electrical safety quiz questions. Safety rules provide basic ground rules, whereas safety instructions lay down the procedures as per the safety rules. Have you ever considered looking into an electrical safety program.
An auto shop can be a safe and enjoyable place to work. Electrical safety training for the manufacturing industry. Disconnect the machine from the power sources prior to. Electrical pages 7577 electrical hazards page 75 assured grounding program page 76 power lines and mobile cranes page 77. Welcome to the university of california shop safety manual a resource to help. Ehs wants to ensure that all employees and students who work in machine shops have the basic training to keep themselves and their colleagues safe. Qualification of officers appointed to assist the inspectors 5. According to the national fire protection association, electrical cords and temporary wiring account for over 25% of the estimated 81,000 electrical system fires that occur each year. I will cooperate to the fullest extent with my instructor. Chapter 15, to license people doing electrical work and to adopt and enforce nationally recognized safety codes. Consider all floors as conductive unless covered with insulating matting of suitable type for electrical work. Establish proper rules and procedures on how to access electrical control cabinets without. Removal of an isolating circuit element such as a fuse blocking of a controlling switch opening of an extra disconnecting device.
Use this checklist to help you find and fix electrical fire hazards in your home before they can start a fire. Implementing general shop safety rules will keep everyone safe and provide the most productive environment for working or learning. Electrical safety in the workplace 2 course goal the aim of this program is to provide comprehensive onsite training to highrisk workers i. Electrical safety training powerpoint presentations. Before using abrasive wheel machinery, the wheel must be closely inspected for damages and a ring test should be performed. List the types of accidents that can occur in an auto shop. Safety must not be compromised and some ground rules need to be followed first. Appointment of officers to assist the inspectors 4b. Workshops include working with heavy machinery, power tools, chemical substances, and other materials that may have health risks. Mechanical workshops safety rules are devised to make things easy, for the workers and workshop managers simultaneously. The first and most commonly recognized hazard is electrical shock. The objectives of this handbook are to enhance electrical safety awareness and mitigate electrical hazards to employees, the public, and the environment.
General shop safety the hazards associated with shop work require special safety considerations. Always read and understand the owners manual prior to using a tool or piece of equipment. Check with both your jurisdiction and electrical utility company when working, driving, parking, or storing materials closer than 15 m 49 feet to overhead power lines. Identify electrical hazards and learn how to avoid them. The electrical safety rules govern our work practices to ensure all employees or persons, including visitors and contractors, comply with essential energys safety policies and procedures. But electricity can be dangerous if you dont follow some basic safety tips.
Whether you work in a metal shop, wood shop, automotive shop, glass shop, or electrical shop, the potential hazards for personal injury are numerous. Ohms law is the most important and most often applied law in electricity. The responsibility for this electrical safety program should be delegated to someone with a complete knowledge of electricity, electrical work practices, and the appropriate osha standards for installation and performance. Advice on safe work practices for energized circuits and parts, or high. Scope and purpose these electrical safety rules establish the minimum standards to be used, in. Safety instructions for the electronics lab, advanced electrical engineering lab course ii. Occurs when you touch electrical wiring or equipment that. Safety rules help you control your and others risk of injury or death from workplace hazards. Electrical and motor machine 61 electrical and motor machine shop safety procedures this section has been formulated to set guidelines for all electrical work performed by this department. Post the rules where they can clearly be viewed at all times. I agree to report all injuries to my foreman immediately, no matter how minor the.
It is need not to say, that all the people engaged in the electrical work should well aware of all safety rules and regulations related to the work they are executing. General safety rules and regulations in the workshop 1 never work alone in the workshop, work at least in pairs. Avoid water at all times when working with electricity. You are responsible for your own safety and for the safety of others. General safety, electrical safety, and firelife safety, for more information on. The purpose of this manual is to provide direction and to the greatest extent possible, to assure a safe work environment for all electrical employees. Electrical safety qualified person the role of the qualified person is examined in this presentation covering electrical safety. I agree to read and follow all safety rules outlined in. All electrical equipment, including portable equipment and installations, should be maintained so far as reasonably practicable to prevent danger. Grantee materials by topic occupational safety and health. Establish proper rules and procedures on how to access electrical control. Depending on the voltage and type of electrical system, all five safety rules or only those applicable to the system are observed manually. Safety rules for woodworking tools and your woodshop.
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