MINGGU 5 (KUMPULAN 5) - Chapter 4 HIRARC

 

Electrical Hazard

Definition:

An electrical hazard is a dangerous condition where a worker can or does make electrical contact with energized equipment or a conductor. Static electricity is the accumulation of charge on surfaces as a result of contact and friction with another surface 

For example:

• -Loose or improper connections, such as electrical outlets or switches
• -Frayed appliance or extension cords
• -Pinched or pierced wire insulation, which could occur from, for example, a chair leg sitting on an extension cord
• -Cracked wire insulation caused by heat, age, corrosion or bending
• -Overheated wires or cords
• -Damaged electrical appliances
• -Electrical wire that has been chewed by rodents

Way to prevent:

Inspect wiring of equipment before each use. Replace damaged or frayed electrical cords immediately.

 

Use safe work practices every time electrical equipment is used.

 

Know the location and how to operate shut-off switches and/or circuit breaker panels. Use these devices to shut off equipment in the event of a fire or electrocution.

 

Limit the use of extension cords. Use only for temporary operations and then only for short periods of time. In all other cases, request installation of a new electrical outlet.

 

Multi-plug adapters must have circuit breakers or fuses.

 

Place exposed electrical conductors (such as those sometimes used with electrophoresis devices) behind shields.

 

Minimize the potential for water or chemical spills on or near electrical equipment.

To summarize this topic we should be careful when working with electrical related components so that we could live longer and get married 

Source:

https://fens.sabanciuniv.edu/en/preventing-electrical-hazards

https://www.platinumelectricians.com.au/blog/8-dangerous-home-electrical-hazards/#:~:text=Some%20hazards%20include%3A,sitting%20on%20an%20extension%20cord

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