Electrical Safety In The Workplace

Author : Ray A. Jones,Jane G. Jones
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : 0877654522

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Electrical Safety in the Workplace by Ray A. Jones,Jane G. Jones Pdf

NFPA's far-reaching Electrical Safety in the Workplace teaches individuals safe work procedures and provides companies with a process for defining and implementing effective electrical safety programs. The text draws on the authors' 35 years of experience in developing corporate standards and procedures and electrical safety programs, and is up-to-date with the 1999 NEC(R) and NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces. Chapters cover critical information about electrical hazards and hazard analysis, explain risk exposure management, and discuss NFPA codes and documents published by OSHA, NEMA, UL, and ANSI. Concepts applicable to both commercial and industrial activities include: persuasive statistics on the benefits of electrically safe workplaces, plus proper practices such as lockout/tagout and responsibility of personnel; advice on designing and implementing electrical safety programs; real-life examples and case studies of electrical accidents; and tips on working with safety professionals and effective workplace auditing procedures.Electrical Safety in the Workplace is a must for professionals involved in construction and heavy industry, electrical contractors, and union and trade group trainers.

Author : National Fire Protection Association
Publisher : Cengage Learning
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : PSU:000055915175

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Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace by National Fire Protection Association Pdf

Designed not only for reducing the risk in work-related injuries, the NFPA 70E Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is designed to answer the reason behind the rules and regulations of job-site safety. Illustrations, charts, tables, and photographs are used throughout the handbook to help apply the standards and eliminate confusion. Readers will know what the proper personal protective clothing and equipment is under various conditions thus ensuring safety and reducing accidents. Serving as a convenient, easy-to-follow resource, this manual can help reduce costs and injuries in the workplace.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Electrical engineering
ISBN : 0763754285

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Electrical Safety-related Work Practices by Anonim Pdf

The NJATC trains top-quality electrical workers across the country. This Second Edition text covers electrical safety requirements and safety-related work practices of OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association electrical safety in the workplace code, NFPA 70E®. Specific topics include electrical safety culture, hazard awareness, design considerations, electrical safety program, training, calculation of short-circuit currents, arc flash hazard analysis methods, PPE, and equipment maintenance. Chapters explore calculations required to comply with NFPA 70E, and techniques that can be applied to significantly reduce or eliminate electrical hazards. Each chapter includes two real-life case studies and recommendations for how these incidents could have been avoided. A must for electrical safety professionals, instructors, electrical workers, and contractors.

Author : Jones
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2008-03-06
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781449672805

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100 Questions & Answers on Electrical Safety by Jones Pdf

100 Questions and Answers on Electrical Safety is an essential guide for electricians needing quick, expert advice on the most critical workplace safety issues. A great resource for fast review of important safety tips, procedures, and guidelines, this handy reference contains frequently asked questions posed to industry expert and Chairman of the NFPA 70E® Committee, Ray A. Jones. Based on the author's many years of experience with industry safety standards and with developing electrical safety programs, these clear and in-depth answers cover a variety of topics such as commonly misunderstood terms, conditions for arc flash, and appropriate personal protective equipment. Also included are Voices of Experience offering true stories from the field. The wealth of information presented in this book makes it an indispensable resource for electricians, contractors, students and instructors, designers, and inspectors.

Author : National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry,Palmer Hickman
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electrical engineering
ISBN : 1449642780

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Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices by National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Electrical Industry,Palmer Hickman Pdf

The NJATC's authoritative electrical experts train top-quality electrical workers across the country. This Third Edition text covers electrical safety requirements and safety-related work practices of OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association electrical safety in the workplace code, NFPA 70E(R). Specific topics include electrical safety culture, hazard awareness, lockout/tagout, justification and assessment of working in hazardous conditions, calculation of short-circuit currents, arc flash hazard analysis methods, PPE, equipment maintenance, and design considerations. Chapters explore calculations required to comply with NFPA 70E, and techniques that can be applied to significantly reduce or eliminate electrical hazards. Each chapter includes one real-life case study and recommendations for how these incidents could have been avoided. A must for electrical safety professionals, instructors, electrical workers, and contractors. Updated to reflect the 2012 Edition of NFPA 70E. New and exciting chapter features enhance learning and synthesis of the material. These include: - Chapter Outline lists the chapter's main topics, providing an overview of what will be learned. - Case Study begins each chapter with an official National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) case study. - References are listed for the reader to consult. - QR codes link the reader to expert online sources and references - Learning Objectives outline the main goals of the chapter - what the reader should understand upon completion. - Figures showcase photos and illustrations from leading electrical safety product manufacturers, reflecting current products and equipment. - Vocabulary terms are bolded and underlined in the chapter prose. Terms are defined at the end of the chapter and in the book's glossary. Definitions are from key sources such as NFPA 70E(R) and OSHA. - Calculations are displayed in an easy-to-read design and explained step-by-step, facilitating comprehension of equations and their application. - 70E Highlights emphasize important points of excerpts from NFPA 70E that directly relate to the material discussed at this point in the chapter. - Background Boxes include additional information or background information that may be beyond the chapter's scope, but helpful to the reader. - Quiz Questions conclude each chapter; multiple-choice questions help the student synthesize and apply the chapter's information.

Author : E. William Buss
Publisher : National Fire Protection Assn
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0877658285

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NFPA 70E Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace by E. William Buss Pdf

"With the complete text of the 2009 edition of NFPA 70E, standard for electrical safety in the workplace."

Author : Anonim
Publisher : National Fire Protection Assn
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-10
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1455900966

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NFPA 70E by Anonim Pdf

"This standard addresses electrical safety-related work practices for employee workplaces that are necessary for the practical safeguarding of employees relative to the hazards associated with electrical energy during activities such as the installation, inspection, operation, maintenance, and demolition of electric conductors, electric equipment, signaling and communications conductors and equipment, and raceways. This standard also includes safe work practices for employees performing other work activities that can expose them to electrical hazards as well as safe work practices for the following: (1) Installation of conductors and equipment that connect to the supply of electricity (2) Installations used by the electric utility, such as office buildings, warehouses, garages, machine shops, and recreational buildings that are not an integral part of a generating plant, substation, or control center."--Scope.

Author : Kenneth G. Mastrullo,Ray A. Jones,Jane G. Jones
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006-05-10
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0763743682

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The Electrical Safety Program Book by Kenneth G. Mastrullo,Ray A. Jones,Jane G. Jones Pdf

Creating a safe workplace prevents injuries, reduces service interruptions, protects capital investment, and increases operations uptime. Based on NFPA 70E and OSHA requirements, The Electrical Safety Program Book provides the detailed blueprint you need to develop a program that maximizes electrical safety--and the related benefits it generates. This book, which converts OSHA regulations into an effective working plan, is arranged in a logical order to make you aware of the issues involved and to provide guidance and resources to resolve these issues. In addition to auditing and budgeting considerations, the Program Book covers administrative guidelines concerning setup basics for electrical safety programs, potential procedures and plans, training, and implementation techniques.

Author : Canadian Standards Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electrical engineering
ISBN : 1554916801

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Workplace Electrical Safety by Canadian Standards Association Pdf

Author : James R. White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electicric apparatus and appliances
ISBN : 0826935893

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Electrical Safety by James R. White Pdf

Electrical Safety: A Practical Guide to OSHA and NFPA 70E� is a comprehensive overview of electrical safety in the workplace. Both OSHA regulations and the NFPA 70E� 2015 standards are covered to provide a clear overview of proper electrical safety procedures. The information provided helps learners understand how to reduce risk and avoid electrical hazards in the workplace while still being productive, which makes this textbook a valuable training tool for trainers, contractors, safety officials, and electricians in the field.

Author : E. K. Greenwald
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1991-09-15
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 0471290777

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Electrical Hazards and Accidents by E. K. Greenwald Pdf

How to prevent electrical hazards in the workplace is the focus of this guide. It spells out proper design, maintenance, and operating procedures for minimizing the risks of electrical fires, accidents, and injuries on the job. Coverage of the latest electrical standards helps you comply with the current National Electrical Code (NEC)?? and OSHA requirements. NEC requirements and procedures are provided for grounding an electrical distribution system, selecting proper conductors, sizing the feeder, and effective branch circuit overcurrent protection. Safety considerations are explored for single and three-phase systems, fuses, plugs, and ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs). The guide also clarifies factors that influence soil resistivity, and it analyzes correction factors for special situations such as high ambient temperature environments. Human responses to electric shock are covered in detail. Among the important areas addressed are the approximate electrical impedance of the human body, thresholds of shock perception, let-go currents, asphyxia, ventricular fibrillation, and respiratory arrest. A bounty of solutions to help you solve electrical safety problems related to: * Hazardous locations -- Find out how to assess potential ignition sources, ventilation requirements, surface temperature conditions, and conduit and cable sealing requirements. * Current-carrying conductors in fire environments -- See how to evaluate insulation behavior, conductor melting temperatures, and the effects of nicks and broken strands, as well as how to make investigations at the scene of a fire. * Lightning protection -- Equip yourself to determine the probability of lightning strikes in specific locations, and mitigate the effects of a direct strike on buildings, equipment, and personnel. How to provide voltage surge protection is also discussed. * Static electricity -- Learn about the fundamentals of electrical charge induction and mechanisms for static charge ignition. Numerous case histories provide valuable insights into accident provention. In addition, the guide provides a review of electricity basics ranging from definitions of terms to the physics of the electric arc. It provides full-scope coverage of all electrical safety issues in the workplace. Electrical Hazards and Accidents: Their Cause and Prevention is an essential source for facility engineers, electrical engineers, plant engineers, plant managers, electricians, regulatory managers, and accident and insurance investigators.

Author : James H. Wiggins, Jr.
Publisher : Government Institutes
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2001-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781461661573

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Managing Electrical Safety by James H. Wiggins, Jr. Pdf

Managing Electrical Safety provides an overview of electric basics, hazards, and established standards that enables you to understand the hazards you are likely to encounter in your workplace. Focusing on typical industrial environments—which utilize voltages much higher than household or office circuits—the author identifies the eight key components of an electrical safety program and examines each using a model safety management process. You'll learn how to identify electrical hazards, how to prescribe necessary electrical Personal Protective Equipment, how to ensure that equipment is de-energized, and how to safely plan for work on or around exposed live parts.

Author : National Fire Protection Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1455925896

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Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace® Handbook by National Fire Protection Association Pdf

Author : Ray A. Jones,Jane G. Jones
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Page : 365 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781449676964

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Safe Work Practices for the Electrician by Ray A. Jones,Jane G. Jones Pdf

Every year electrical injuries and fatalities result from improper work practices being carried out on-the-job. In order to prevent these fatalities, electricians must learn the safest practices for approaching and performing specific tasks. Safe Work Practices for the Electrician takes a unique, blended learning approach to the topic to provide students and working electricians with a clear overview of how to accurately incorporate safety regulations and theory with every day work tasks. Based on NFPA 70E® 2009, the National Electrical Code, and the most current OSHA regulations, this introductory text covers the fundamentals of electrical safety along with common work practice hazards, providing tips for identifying potential dangers and ways to avoid or mitigate each risk for the protection of electrical workers. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.

Author : James R. White
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-30
Category : Electicric apparatus and appliances
ISBN : 0826935842

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Electrical Safety by James R. White Pdf

Electrical Safety: A Practical Guide to OSHA and NFPA 70E® is a comprehensive overview of electrical safety in the workplace. Electrical safety information is based on the latest OSHA regulations and the 2012 edition of the NFPA 70E®, Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace. Both OSHA regulations and NFPA 70E® standards are combined and organized to provide a clear understanding of proper electrical safety procedures. The textbook features chapters on approach boundaries, working on energized circuits, establishing an electrically safe work environment, and choosing and inspecting personal protective equipment. The information provided helps learners understand how to reduce risk and avoid electrical hazards in the workplace while still being productive, which makes this textbook a valuable training tool for trainers, contractors, and electricians in the field.