dipil
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Dear All
I am looking for "Exercises or Mock Drill Sessions or Case Studies" which can be effectively incorporated in the Electrical Safety Training Program...
If anybody having ideas/good topics, please share...

From India
Dear Dipil,

National Fire Protection Association developing a electrical safety training (NFPA 70e) once we done the course we are able to learn the below mentioned points through the course.

Learning Outcomes:

Understanding standards for electrical safety

Understand the relationship between OSHAcampus and NFPA 70E

Understand ARC ratings

Creating safe working conditions

Understanding electrical shock hazards

Understand transformers and circuit breakers

Executing a lockout/tagout

Understanding hazards of live parts

General standards on personal protective equipment

Topics Covered:

Introduction to NFPA 70E:

Safety Related Work Practices

General Requirements for Electrical Safety Related Work Practices

Electrical Safety Program

Transformer Current Ratings

Energized Electrical Work Permits

Lockout/ Tagout

Working On or Near Live Parts

Alternative Methods of Determining Arc Flash FR Clothing and PPE

General NFPA 70E standards pertaining to Personal and other Protective Equipment

@Dipil If you have to conduct electrical safety training it should cover the above mentioned points. I highly suggest you take the course it will help you set a high quality of standard in your training programs.

Cost of the course was only 2000 INR but i'm not sure we can download the presentation once we done the course.

Hope information helps.

From United States, Fpo
dipil
713

Dear Raghu
Thanks for the inputs...
I have earlier also asked, whether NFPA 70e is applicable to India or not in this same forum. And the answer is "NO". In this contest conducting a training which will be purely focusing on NFPA 70E may not work well in India. however for knowledge up gradation your suggestion is valid...
Thanks and keep in touch.

From India
Dear Dilip and Raghu,

The following are some of the tips we may use for devising Electrical Safety Drills :

OSHA Standards

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations require certain codes of safety in the workplace when it comes to electricity. These include building codes, wiring designs, and the use of personal protective equipment and electrical protective devices. While the rules for each workplace will vary.

Recognizing Potential Hazards

Certain pieces of equipment are more prone to electrical hazards than others. For example, if you are using generators, extension cords or construction equipment, you should carefully review the safety guidelines before proceeding.

Never use generators indoors, and always ensure that the main circuit breaker that connects your building to the power grid is turned off.

Use only extension cords with three prongs to prevent short circuits, overloading and electrocution. Never use a frayed extension cord and always remove cords by pulling from the plug, rather than the cord.

When using corded power tools, do not stand in wet areas. Do not use power tools in the rain.

Working Near Power Lines

Power lines can be overhead or buried. For overhead power lines, always assume that they are energized and keep 10 feet away at all times. When working near power lines, use nonconductive wood or fiberglass ladders rather than aluminum. Before digging, call the local utility company to ensure that there are no buried power lines. De-energize ground wires before working near them.

Electrocution

If one of your co-workers is electrocuted, take the following steps:

Ensure that no electricity is running through the victim's body before attempting to assist him. Turn off the source of electricity via a circuit breaker or light switch, if possible. Otherwise, use a nonconductive material, such as plastic or dry wood, to separate the victim from the source of the electricity.

Treat any external burns of the victim by covering them with clean, moist bandages.

If the victim is conscious, gently lay him down with his head slightly lower than his chest and his feet elevated. Cover the victim with a blanket, if available, and monitor him to ensure that he does not go into shock.

If you are electrocuted, do not refuse aid or treatment. You may have internal burns or other injuries that you do not recognize. Seek medical attention immediately.

Workplace Electrical Safety Tips

•Plan every job and think about what could go wrong.

•Use the right tools for the job.

•Use procedures, drawings, and other documents to do the job.

•Isolate equipment from energy sources.

•Identify the electric shock and arc flash, as well as other hazards that may be present.

•Minimize hazards by guarding or establishing approach limitations.

•Test every circuit and every conductor every time before you touch it.

•Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as a last line of defense in case something goes wrong.

•Be sure you are properly trained and qualified for the job.

•Work on electrical equipment and conductors only when deenergized, unless procedures and safeguards have been established to ensure zero exposure for the worker and other people in the area.

•Lockout/tagout and ground (where appropriate) before working on equipment.

•Treat deenergized electrical equipment and conductors as energized until lockout/tagout, test, and ground procedures (where appropriate) are implemented.

•Wear protective clothing and equipment and use insulated tools in areas where there are possible electrical hazards.

•Deenergize and visibly guard (where possible) whenever contact with uninsulated overhead power lines is possible.

•Check and double check safety regulations when a ladder or parts of any vehicle or mechanical equipment structure will be elevated near energized overhead power lines. Call your local electric utility for assistance. People standing on the ground may be particularly vulnerable to possible injury.

Cords, Equipment, and Tool Grounding

•Make sure all equipment and extension cords bear the mark of an independent testing laboratory .

•Protect flexible cords and cables from physical damage. Check cords for cut, broken, or cracked insulation.

•Keep slack in flexible cords to prevent tension on electrical terminals.

•Make sure the insulating qualities of a splice are equal to or greater than the

original cord.

•Extension cords are for temporary use. Install permanent wiring when use is no

longer temporary.

•Verify that all three-wire tools and equipment are grounded.

•Water, electrical equipment, and power cords do not mix! Use GFCI protection in

wet or damp environments.

•Ground exposed parts of fixed equipment that could be energized.

•Use non-conductive tools whenever possible.

•Always double check the operation of your voltage testers by testing a live circit. Other onsiderations

•Verify location of all buried or embedded electrical circuits before digging or cutting.

•Determine the reason that a fuse operated or circuit breaker tripped before replacing or resetting.

•Know where your overcurrent devices are (i.e. circuit breakers and fuses) so they can be easily and quickly reached in case of emergency.

•When replacing lamps and bulbs, verify that the replacement matches fixture requirements.

Electrical Safety Documents

Many organizations are committed to developing standards, regulations and guidelines that include electrical safety requirements. Employees in the workplace should familiarize themselves with these documents and the organizations responsible for their development. Some of these standards.

Hope the above points will help you.

Thanks

From India, New Delhi
Dear DP/Raghu, See attachment also for further help.
From India, New Delhi
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Dear Raghu / Ramesh,
Thanks for the detailed posts.
Your inputs are valuable.
Dear Dipil,
You may also search Tariff Advisory Committee, as some information is given there.
It is used for Insurance purpose.
It is quite big file, if you do not get, I can send you a CD.
Thanks & Regards,
Sudhir

From India, Nasik
dipil
713

Dear Mr. Ramesh
Thanks for your inputs... Keep on sharing...
Dear Sudhir Sir
Thanks for your inputs... Can you please let me know the link from where I can downloaded it... I tried to search it out, but not getting... Send me the link, then I will get it download...

From India
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