ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
Hazem Shehadh
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Software Engineering
THE MAIN POINT IS TO RAISE AWARNESS IN
ORDER TO KEEP ALL HUMANS, ANIMALS AND
ALL LIVING THINGS AROUND THE WORLD SAFE
AND PROTECTED TO BE IN A BETTER PLACE
WATCH OUT
• One of the most common workplace safety procedures is to watch
out for electrical hazards.
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES?
1. Outdated or poor wiring.
2. Wrong wattage light bulbs.
3. Unprotected electrical outlets.
Poor wiring
Wrong Wattage
Unprotected Outlets
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
• You must ensure an assessment has been made of any electrical hazards, which
covers:
1. Who could be harmed by them.
2. How the level of risk has been established.
3. The precautions taken to control that risk.
SAFETY AND RECOMMENDATION
• There are a lot of ways to protect your and other lives and ensure your safety,
some of these ways are:
1.
Inspect tools before using
2.
Read documentation written
3.
Make sure plugs are always clean and clear
INSPECT TOOLS BEFORE USING
• This is an important health and safety procedure because many workplace
injuries are caused by tools which were improperly used.
• When inspecting your tools, make sure there are no cracks in the handles
READ DOCUMENTATIONS
• This is also applicable to electrical equipment and very important as may as the
result is significant.
PLUGS
• Make sure all plug points are clean and have a three-point plug where
possible. A three-point plug will help if you trip over the cord while
working.
MAINTENANCE
• So far as is reasonably practicable , you must make sure that electrical
equipment and installations are maintained to prevent danger.
• Users of electrical equipment including portable appliances should carry out
visual checks. Remove the equipment from use immediately and check it, repair
it or replace it.
WORKPLACE
• The main hazards of working with electricity are electric shock and burns
from contact with live parts. Injury from exposure to arcing, fire from
faulty electrical equipment or installations.
WHAT TO DO IF A PERSON WAS
SHOCKED
1. Turn off the source of electricity.
2. Begin CPR if the person shows no signs of circulation, such as
breathing, coughing or movement.
3. Try to prevent the injured person from becoming chilled.
4. Apply a bandage.
• If they do not respond effectively calling the ambulace is a MUST.
• Or you can approach the nearest hospital in order to check on the person’s
health status to take quick action