Electrical Safety Manual

2009 113 march 2009 this student manual is part of a safety and health curriculum for secondary and post secondary electrical trades courses.

Electrical safety manual.

An understanding of these principles is essential for comprehension of osha s electrical safety standards. No matter how much training one has received or how much employers try to safeguard their workers electrical safety is ultimately the responsibil ity of the electrical worker. Electrical safety manuals nfpa 70e. Standard for electrical safety in the workplace the nfpa 70e is the set of electrical safety rules and regulations for american workers.

Department of energy s waste isolation pilot plant. Osha 11 electrical safety glossary of electrical terms from electrical safety student manual niosh publication no. Safety meetings also allow employees an opportunity to relay safety health concerns or improvement ideas to their supervisors. Safety and health for electrical trades student manual niosh publication no.

The standard is generated and published by the national fire protection agency the government body who sets standards for fire related hazards and equipment. Electrical safety is a serious issue electrical safety in the workplace is the most important job of an electrical worker. Information passed on in a safety meeting has a purpose to stop you or your co worker from being injured. You may just learn something new about the newest protective equipment or a smarter way to do your job.

This handbook is provided to owners proprietors and managers of small businesses by the occupational safety and health administration osha an agency of the u s. 1 1 1 the purpose of this electrical safety manual is to establish berkeley lab site specific electrical safe work practices that meet regulatory requirements and match the types of hazards found on site. 1 1 2 the electrical safe work practices prescribed in this manual are mandatory unless specifically indicated as a recommended practice. And clarification of basic electrical safety for individuals who have little or limited training or familiarity with the field of electricity.

2002 123 ampacity maximum amount of current a wire can carry safely without over heating amperage strength of an electrical current measured in amperes ampere amp unit used to measure current. The manual is designed to engage the learner in recognizing evaluating and controlling hazards. Skilled trades and maintenance workers and management on the requirements of sub part s and the prevention.