Monday, March 20, 2017

Case Study 3




CASE STUDY 3 : CHAPTER 7 - ELECTRICAL SAFETY



INTRODUCTION

Assalamualaikum and have a nice day everyone, today we are given the new task for chapter 7. This group discussion consist of 3 members, I,Nur Syafiqa Binti Ibrahim,Puteri Shazmira Sofea Binti Safie, & Nur Hidayah Binti Zarapi and we are from the Solenoid's group.😁






WHAT IS ELECTRICITY?
Electricity is electrical energy or electrical power when its generated , supplied , or utilized .


  

DEFECTIVE INSULATION HAZARD :

IMPROPER GROUNDING HAZARD

  • Grounding is the process used to eliminate unwanted voltage. 
  •  A ground is a physical electrical connection to the earth
  • Electrical equipment must be properly grounded. 
  • Grounding reduces the risk of being shocked or electrocuted.
  • The ground pin safely returns leakage current to ground. 
  •  Never remove the ground pin.
  • Removing the ground pin removes an important safety feature. 
  •  You can get shocked! 
⇨ OVERLOAD HAZARD
  • Overloaded circuits can cause fires.
  • Use proper circuit breakers
  • Never overload an outlet.
  • Do not use power strips or surge protectors on construction sites. 
  • Use a 3-way extension with a GFCI instead.
WET CONDITION HAZARD
  • Wet conditions are hazardous. 
  •  Damaged insulation increases the hazard.
  • Always avoid using tools in wet locations.
  •  Water increases the risk of electric shock.
     
PREVENTING MEASURES IN ELECTRICAL SAFETY
  • PROTECTION FROM DIRECT CONTACT
which is electrical shock on touching directly a live conductor or cable


  • PROTECTION FROM INDIRECT CONTACT
which is occurs due to contact with a part which is connected to the electrical instalation , possibly due to damages in the appliance or insulation  , resulting in leakages of current .

SAVE WORKING ENVIRONMENT
LOCK OUT AND TAG OUT 
  • All electrical source
  • Place on each disconnecting means used to de-energize circuits
  • Attach lock to prevent operating 
  • Place tag with each lock

OVERLOAD WIRING BY USING THE RIGHT SIZE AND TYPE OF WIRE
  • Max.Ampere rating vs size for copper conductor
  • value are not more than 3 conductor in raceway or cable 


WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF ALL ABOVE IS NOT CONTROL? 


  •  The number of injuries among electrical workers will be increase
  •  There will be no more electrical workers because they to afraid that they will die.

    • It will been traumatized for the victims
    • Half of their body will been burn and died.
    • They also will lose some of their sensation.






    Conclusion
    •Adequate electrical safety in health-care facilities and systems can be achieved at moderate costs by combining:
    1.Good power-distribution system
    2.Well designed equipment
    3.Periodic maintenance and testing of power systems and equipment
    4.Modest training program for medical personnel

     


      REFERENCE
    •  https://www.lanl.gov/safety/electrical/docs/elec_hazard_awareness_study_guide.pdf
    •  http://ecmweb.com/content/safety-patrol
    •  http://www.atlantictraining.com/blog/electrical-safety-training-powerpoints/
    •  http://www.hobbyprojects.com/electrical-hazards/conclusion-preventing-electrical-hazards.html
    •  http://www.ece.ucy.ac.cy/courses/ece473x665/slides/8.pdf

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