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HU151 Lecture 6

HU151 Lecture 6. Electrical Safety Fall 2012/2013. Outline. Classification of Exposure Electrical Hazards Electrical Hazard Control. Classification of Exposure. High Voltage >600 volts: typically associated with “outdoor” electrical transmission.

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HU151 Lecture 6

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  1. HU151Lecture 6 Electrical Safety Fall 2012/2013

  2. Outline Classification of Exposure Electrical Hazards Electrical Hazard Control HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  3. Classification of Exposure High Voltage >600 volts: typically associated with “outdoor” electrical transmission. Accounts for 60% of electrocutions (OSHA). Low Voltage: <600 volts: typically associated with “indoor” electrical service. Accounts for 32% of electrocutions (OSHA). Low voltage does not imply safe voltage. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  4. How Human Nerve Cells Transmit Signals. Dendrites Synapse Axon Na+ The Axon maintains a chemical balance with more potassium ions inside the cell and sodiom ions outside the cell. K+ Na+ HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  5. How Human Nerve Cells Transmit Signals. Dendrites Synapse Axon Na+ Na+ When signal is transmitted the myelin sheet changes so that the sodium and potassium ions change places. This results in an electrical change in the cell and this in turn causes the next section of myelin to change. K+ Na+ K+ HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  6. External Electrical Stimulation of Human Nerve Cells Electricity flowing through the human body can cause enough of a change in the electrical environment around a nerve cell to stimulate it. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  7. Conductivity of Human Body Electric current seeks the path of least resistance to the ground. Human tissues and body fluids are relatively good conductors because of high aqueous-electrolyte content. If a person touches an energized bare wire or faulty equipment, electricity will instantly pass through the body to the ground, causing potentially fatal shock. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  8. Effects of Mains Derived Current on the Human Body. As current increases the effects get more severe. Tingly feeling Perception Can not let go Current Interruption of Normal Cardiac Function Stimulates muscles And you cant let go HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  9. Effects of Mains Derived Current on the Human Body. Ventricular Fibrillation: I > 50 mA Can’t let go: I > 5 mA Tingling Sensation I > 0.5 mA For comparison two 60 Watt light bulbs draw a total of 1 ampere of current. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  10. Electrical Hazards Shock Burns Falls Fire Explosions HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  11. ELECTRIC SHOCK • Electric shock occurs when the human body becomes part of the path through which current flows. • The direct result can be electrocution. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  12. Electrical Burns • Most common nonfatal electrical injury. • Types: – Internal: “deep tissue”. – Skin: “entry” and “exit” points. – Arc: “flash” burns from heat and radiant energy. • Common sites of visible skin burns are the hands and feet. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  13. Arc Flash: 80%-Burns due to ignition of clothing Temperature-35,000 F Fatal Burns-10 ft. Molten metal Arc Blast: Pressure Wave Heat Molten metal Destruction of structures and life Arc Flash and Arc Blasts HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  14. Arc Blast • Cause • Short Circuit caused by working on energized equipment (Dropped Tool) • Occurs in milliseconds • Temp: 30,000 degrees • Air expands very violently (Excessive pressure) HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  15. Falls Involuntary muscle contractions can “throw” workers and cause falls. If working at elevation, the fall may cause serious injury or death. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  16. Wiring Fires Wiring often fails due to: faulty installation, overloading, physical damage, aging and deterioration by chemical action, heat, moisture and weather. Such wiring should be replaced and new circuits installed. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  17. EXPLOSIONS • Explosions occur when electricity provides a source of ignition for an explosive mixture in the atmosphere. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  18. Electrical Hazard Control HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  19. Electrical Hazard Control • Grounding • Fuses and Circuit Breakers • Ground-Fault-Circuit-Interrupters • PPEs • Insulated Tools • Signs and Tags HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  20. Grounding Grounding is a method of protecting from electric shock. It offers low resistance path that has sufficient current-carrying capacity to prevent the build-up of hazardous voltages. Two Types System Grounding Equipment Grounding HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  21. Electrical System Grounding • One conductor of the circuit is intentionally grounded to earth • Protects circuit from lightning, or other high voltage contact HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  22. Equipment Grounding • All metal frames & enclosures of equipment are grounded by a permanent connection or bond • The equipment grounding conductor provides a path for dangerous fault current to return to the system ground at the supply source should a fault occur HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  23. Fuses and Circuit Breakers Each circuit must be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker that will blow or “trip” when its safe carrying capacity is surpassed. If a fuse blows or circuit breaker trips repeatedly while in normal use (not overloaded), check for shorts and other faults in the line or devices. Do not resume use until the trouble is fixed. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  24. Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (GFCI’s) GFCI’s are designed to detect any leakage of current in an electrical circuit. GFCI’s turn off or “trip” the circuit whenever the leakage is greater than 5 mA. For comparison two 60 Watt light bulbs draw a total of 1 ampere of current. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  25. Types of GFCI’s 1. A GFCI receptacle used in place of standard receptacle. 2. A portable GFCI plugs into a standard receptacle. 3. A GFCI circuit breaker combines leakage current detection with the function of a circuit breaker. Whenever working in a wet area, or outdoors, employees should use one of these types of GFCI’s. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  26. Guarding of live parts • Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  27. Extension Chords Use extension cords only when necessary and make sure they are heavy enough for the job. Avoid creating an “octopus” by inserting several plugs into a multi-plug outlet connected to a single wall outlet. (CDC) HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  28. Extension Chords (2) Extension cords should only be used on a temporary basis in situations where fixed wiring is not feasible. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, never run it across walkways or aisles. It causes a potential tripping hazard. It wears down the insulation. HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  29. Electrical Protective Equipment • Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards shall be provided with, and shall use, electrical protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  30. Insulated Tools • When working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts, each employee shall use insulated tools or handling equipment if the tools or handling equipment might make contact with such conductors or parts HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  31. Safeguards for personnel protection • The following alerting techniques shall be used to warn and protect employees from hazards which could cause injury due to electric shock, burns, or failure of electric equipment parts: • Safety signs and tags • Barricades • Attendants HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

  32. Lockout/Tagout • Your personal lock and personal danger tag is what protects you from systems being re-energized while you are working on them. • You are the only person authorized to remove them except under specially controlled conditions. • If you don’t install them, you are not protected! HU151_ Lect7_ Electrical

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