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ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

What is electricity?
a fundamental form of energy observable in positive and negative forms that occurs naturally (as in lightning) or is produced (as in a generator) and that is expressed in terms of the movement and interaction of electrons.

BE SAFE:
• B = Burns
Most common shock-related injury
– Electrical
– Arc flash
– Thermal contact

• E = Electrocution
Is fatal.
To kill with electrical shock.
When a human is exposed to a lethal amount of electrical energy.

• S = Shock
Body becomes part of electrical circuit
Reflex response to passage of electric current through the body

• A = Arc flash/arc blast
Arc flash >
– Sudden release of electrical energy through air when a high-voltage gap exists and there is a breakdown between conductors
– Gives off thermal radiation (heat) and bright, intense light that can cause burns
– Temperatures as high as 35,000°F

Arc blast >
– high-voltage arcs can also produce considerable pressure waves by rapidly heating the air and creating a blast

• F = Fire
Most result from problems with "fixed wiring”
Problems with :

1. cords

2. plugs

3. receptacles

4. switches also cause electrical fires

• E = Explosions
Occur when electricity ignites explosive mixture of material in the air.
Electricity is source of these hazards.
All hazards are of equal importance.
Lesson focuses on eliminating electrical hazards.

Examples of electrical hazard risks include:

Electric shock and burns from live wire contact

Fires from faulty wiring

Overloading circuits

Leaving electrical parts exposed

Electrocution or burns from lack of PPE

Explosions and fires from explosive and flammable substances.

Contact with overhead power lines

Electrical exposure to water

Types of Electrical Hazard

improper repairs

improper use

capasity affected

power strips

portable heaters and appliances

Employer requirements to protect workers

1. Ensure overhead power line safety

2. Isolate electrical parts

3. Supply ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) protection

4. Establish and implement an AEGCP

5. Ensure power tools are maintained in a safe condition

6.  Ensure proper guarding

7. Provide training

8. Enforce LOTO safety related work practices

9. Ensure proper use of flexible cords and power strips

10. Ensure proper identification of power sources

Electrical Protection Methods
- Maintain safe distance from overhead power lines
- Use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
- Tool safety tips
• Never carry a tool by the cord.
• Never yank the cord to disconnect it.
• Keep cords away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• Disconnect when not in use and when changing accessories such as blades and bits.

Body Reactions Under Effect of Electrical Current
Current | Reaction
1 mA Perception level
5 mA | Slight shock felt; not painful but disturbing
6-30 mA | Painful shock; "let-go" range
50-150 mA| Extreme pain, respiratory arrest, severe muscular contraction
1000-4,300 mA| Ventricular fibrillation
10,000 mA> | Cardiac arrest, severe burns and probable death

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1. MUHAMMAD AIMAN BIN MOHD KAMAL - D022110057
2. MUHAMMAD NAIM BIN ABDUL RASID - D022110033
3.NUR ADHA BATRISYIA BINTI MUHAMMAD ZAID - D022110029
4. Muhamad Izzat Ikhwan bin Maznan-D022110042
5.Muhammad Izzat Izzuddin Bin Md Zaihan - D022110065
6.Muhammad Lokman Hakim Bin Rezuan-D022110048
7.Muhammad Alfian Syah bin Anual Sadat - D022110040

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1. NUR AQILAH MAISARAH BINTI AZLAN (D022110119)
2.NUR ATHIRAH BINTI ELIAS (D022110083)
3. NUR SYARAH ALIAH BINTI JOHARI KAMAL (D022110091)
4.SALMAN BIN CHE SHUKRAN (D022110118)
5. WEE SHI SHUANG (D022110122)
6.MUHAMMAD SYAHIR AFIQ BIN SAFIZAN (D022110108)
7.WAFIUDDIN BIN WAHIB (D022110138)
8. SARAH RAIHANA BINTI SAHRIL RIZAL (D022110113)

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1. HANIF BIN MOHAMAD ZAKIR (D022110232)
2. DASHNE A/P SASHI KUMAR (D022110258)
3.CATHERINE TEH CHER MAYNE (D022110242)
4. DANISH HAIKAL BIN OSMAN (D022110236)
5. CHUA CHEN YI (D022110246)
6. EG CHUN HONG (D022110235)
7. ERIC LIM JUN HONG (D022110239)
8. MUHAMMAD AZFARIEZUWAN BIN JA'AFAR(D022110253))

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1. Zickrey Bin Mohamad Fazhil (D022110125)

2. Suganesha Pranavan (D022110023)

3. TanRuiHeng (D022110247)

4. Sharvessh Gopinath(D022110190)

5. Zahid Syauqi Bin Asri(D022110143)

6. Wong Yit Jun (D022110248)

7. Tok Yi Fan (D022110244)

8. Sofea Batrisya Binti Hashim (D022110182)

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1.MUHAMMAD ARIF HAIKAL BIN MOHD SYUKOR  D022110163
2.MUHAMMAD YADZLIMAN AZRAF BIN JUMAAT
D022110169
3.MUHAMAD AMIR MUQRI BIN ABDUL MALIK
D022110196
4.MUHAMMAD AFIQ ADLI BIN MOHD NAZRUL
D022110205
5.PUTERA HAZIM BIN AHMAD AMMEDZA
D022110185
6. NANTHA KUMAR A/L RAMU
D022110176
7. MUHAMMAD HAZIZAN BIN ZAHRUL NAZLINIZAM
D022110159
8. MUHAMMAD AZIM BIN AB RAHMAN
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9.NUR ELLY SYAFFIRA HANIS YUSAINIR
D022110187
10. muhammad farish haikal bin zulkifli
d022110148

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1. MOHAMMAD NUR RAFFIQ BIN MOHD RAHIM (D022110111)
2. ANDIKA ADRI BIN ABD HAMID (D022110137)
3. AZRIL AIMAN BIN AZHAR (D022110145)
4. AMIR HAMZAH BIN NORDIN (D022110132)
5.MUHAMMAD IRFAN IDHAM BIN ABDUL SHAM
(D022110105)
6. MOHAMMAD ADAM BIN MOHAMMAD ANUAR
(D022110115)
7.MUHAMMAD NAQIUDDIN NORHIZEN
(D022110110)
8.MUHAMMAD IR'FANUR RAHMAN BIN MOHD SUPIAN
(D022110120)
9.MUHAMMAD ASYRAAF ZULHAFIZ BIN ZULKEFLI
(D022110114)

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1)Burns:
• Most common shock-related injury

2)Electrocution:
• Is fatal
• Meaning: to kill with electrical shock

3)Shock:
• Body becomes part of electrical circuit

4) Arc Flash/Arc Blast

5) Fire:
• Most result from problems with "fixed wiring”

6) Explosions:
• Occur when electricity ignites explosive mixture of material in the air

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Electricity is a form of movement of free electrons between atoms; and is also a form of energy that can be produced by several ways. One of the ways of producing electricity is by utilizing wind turbine, which can convert wind energy to electrical energy by firstly converts wind energy to mechanical energy which in turn can power a generator that produces said electrical energy. Moreover, this electrical energy can provide power to devices that create light, heat and vibration.

BE SAFE:
• Burns
• Electrocution
• Shock
• Arc flash/arc blast
• Fire
• Explosions

Dangers of electricity

Regulation 2 of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 refers to the dangers associated with electricity as being ‘the risk of injury’. Electrical hazards may cause death or personal injury from:

electric shock

electric burn

electrical explosion or arcing,

fire or explosion initiated by electrical energy (where any such death or injury is associated with the generation, provision, transmission, transformation, rectification, conversion, conduction, distribution, control, storage, measurement or use of electrical energy’).

Incidents do happen and the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 applies to all work activity in such proximity to electrical systems where danger might be present. Therefore, the extent of the law is not restricted to electricians and electrical engineers, but applies equally to mechanical engineers, construction workers, production staff and office employees alike, where their work activity might expose them to the dangers of electricity.

Examples of electrical hazard risks include:

Electric shock and burns from live wire contact

Fires from faulty wiring

Overloading circuits

Leaving electrical parts exposed

Electrocution or burns from lack of PPE

Explosions and fires from explosive and flammable substances.

Contact with overhead power lines

Electrical exposure to water

How to prevent electrical hazard accidents :-

So how do we keep people safe? – Safe Systems, Safe People and Safe Places are the answer! Safe Systems refers to safe systems of work, and starts with the recognition of those who have specific responsibilities with regards to electricity. This is often referred to as the Duty Holder structure, with the level of organisation being dependent on the size of a company and the work that it undertakes. This is required by Regulation 4(3) of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

Electrical Safety Protective Methods

1. Use of Protective Equipment
2.General Protective Equipment and Tools
3.Alerting Techniques

Key employer responsibilities:

Provide a workplace free from serious recognized hazards and comply with standards, rules and regulations issued under the OSH Act.

Examine workplace conditions to make sure they conform to applicable OSHA standards.

Make sure employees have and use safe tools and equipment and properly maintain this equipment.

Use color codes, posters, labels or signs to warn employees of potential hazards.

Establish or update operating procedures and communicate them so that employees follow safety and health requirements.

Employers must provide safety training in a language and vocabulary workers can understand.

Employers with hazardous chemicals in the workplace must develop and implement a written hazard communication program and train employees on the hazards they are exposed to and proper precautions (and a copy of safety data sheets must be readily available). See the OSHA page on Hazard Communication.

Provide medical examinations and training when required by OSHA standards.

Post, at a prominent location within the workplace, the OSHA poster (or the state-plan equivalent) informing employees of their rights and responsibilities.

Report to the nearest OSHA office all work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and all work-related inpatient hospitalizations, all amputations and all losses of an eye within 24 hours. Call our toll-free number: 1-800-321-OSHA (6742); TTY 1-877-889-5627. [Employers under federal OSHA's jurisdiction were required to begin reporting by Jan. 1, 2015. Establishments in a state with a state-run OSHA program should contact their state plan for the implementation date].

Keep records of work-related injuries and illnesses. (Note: Employers with 10 or fewer employees and employers in certain low-hazard industries are exempt from this requirement.

Provide employees, former employees and their representatives access to the Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300). On February 1, and for three months, covered employers must post the summary of the OSHA log of injuries and illnesses (OSHA Form 300A).

Provide access to employee medical records and exposure records to employees or their authorized representatives.

Provide to the OSHA compliance officer the names of authorized employee representatives who may be asked to accompany the compliance officer during an inspection.

Not discriminate against employees who exercise their rights under the Act. See our "Whistleblower Protection" webpage.

Post OSHA citations at or near the work area involved. Each citation must remain posted until the violation has been corrected, or for three working days, whichever is longer. Post abatement verification documents or tags.

Correct cited violations by the deadline set in the OSHA citation and submit required abatement verification documentation.

OSHA encourages all employers to adopt a safety and health program. Safety and health programs, known by a variety of names, are universal interventions that can substantially reduce the number and severity of workplace injuries and alleviate the associated financial burdens on U.S. workplaces. Many states have requirements or voluntary guidelines for workplace safety and health programs. Also, numerous employers in the United States already manage safety using safety and health programs, and we believe that all employers can and should do the same. Most successful safety and health programs are based on a common set of key elements. These include management leadership, worker participation, and a systematic approach to finding and fixing hazards. OSHA's Safe and Sound page contains more information.

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What is Electricity
>movement of the free electrons between atoms
>the flow of electrical power or charge
>a secondary energy source created at an atomic level

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

BE SAFE:

B urns
E lectrocution
S hock
A rc flash/arc blast
F ire
E xplosions

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1. ADAM DANIAL BIN DEZMIN NORIS (D022110174)
2. AMIRUL NAIM BIN MOHD HADZRI(D022110158)
3. BURHANUDDIN AL HILMI BIN MOHD(D022110209)
SALLEH
4. CHE KU SHAZWAN BIN CHE KU
MOHD ZAFRI(D022110200)
5. DURRATUL AIN BINTI OSMAN(D022110199)
6. ELFYVIERA JUNSIN(D022110177)
7. KHOR JIA YONG (D022110197)
8. LIEW CHAP SUM (D022110175)
9. MOHAMAD ALI AFIQ BIN MAMU(D022110156)
10. MUHAMAD AIMAN BIN MUSTAFFA(D022110211)

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Factors determine the severity of the effect electric shock has on your body:

The level of voltage

The amount of body resistance you have to the current flow

The path the current takes through your body

The  length  of  time  the  current  flows  through your body

Electrical Safety Protective Methods

Use of Protective Equipment

Employees working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards must be provided with and use electrical protective equipment appropriate for the parts of the body to be protected and the work performed.

General Protective Equipment and Tools

Insulated tools and handling equipment must be used by employees working near exposed energized conductors or circuit parts if the tools and/or equipment may make contact with the conductors or parts.

Alerting Techniques

Alerting techniques must be used to warn and protect employees from electrical shock hazards, burns, or failure of electric equipment parts. Safety signs, safety symbols, or accident prevention tags must be used where necessary to warn employees about electrical hazards which may endanger them.

Arc Flash Personal Protective Equipment

This Personal Protective Equipment provides protection after an arc flash incident has occurred and should be viewed as the last line of protection

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WHAT IS ELECTRICITY?

- Electricity is the flow of electrons. All matter is made up of atoms, and an atom has a center, called a nucleus. The nucleus contains positively charged particles called protons and uncharged particles called neutrons. The nucleus of an atom is surrounded by negatively charged particles called electrons.

BE SAFE :
B = Burns
E = Electrocution
S = Shock
A = Arc flash / arc blast
F = Fire
E = Explosions

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What is Electrical Hazard?
According to OSHA. An Electrical Hazard can be defined as a serious workplace hazard that exposes workers to burns, electrocution, shock, arc flash / arc blast, fire, or explosions. By identifying these hazards, and understanding how they happen, we can take steps to protect ourselves.

The ways to avoid electrical hazards:
-Inspect all electrical tools and equipment PRIOR to use.
-GFCIs are required on temporary electricity and wet locations.
-Never use anything that is damaged.
-Treat all electrical wires as if they were energized.
-Maintain a 10 FT clearance from all overheard lines.
-Allow only Qualified Electricians to perform electrical work.
-Keep at least 3 feet from all electrical panels.
-Ensure all tools and wiring are properly grounded.
-Require the proper PPE for the work being performed.
-NEVER work on hot electrical equipment, always de-energize.
-Follow the NEC and other Electrical Safe Work Practices.
-Train others on basic electrical safety and hazard recognition.

electrical hazard risks include:

-Electric shock and burns from live wire contact

-Fires from faulty wiring

-Overloading circuits

-Leaving electrical parts exposed

-Electrocution or burns from lack of PPE

-Explosions and fires from explosive and flammable substances.

-Contact with overhead power lines

-Electrical exposure to water

electrical hazard type-BURN:

Burn caused by electricity maybe resulted by three types wgich is electrical burns,arc burns and thermal contact burns. When touched electrical wiring or equipment that is used or maintaned improperly a big amount of current will passed through body to earth. Our body is weak in term of electricity-conductivity. The arc-blast occur when powerful, high-amperage current arc through the air. Temperature as high as 35 000 °F have been rrached in arc-blast

To avoid electrical hazard-uses appropriate footwear

Non-conductive footwear. Non-conductive footwear often is classified with an “EH” rating. This safety standard is designed to provide a secondary source of protection when accidentally coming in contact with live electrical circuits to reduce the potential of electric shock. When it comes to safety toes, EH-rated boots can have steel or composite toes. A common misconception is that metal in a boot is bad when working around electricity. The reality is, metal is conductive when it is in contact with other metal. Metal safety-toe caps, steel shanks, etc., are enclosed by non-conductive materials (often leather, rubber, insulation, etc.) and are therefore safe to wear in environments where live circuits are present. It also is important to select a boot with a rubber outsole that will help to ground any charges during an incident. Rubber outsoles also are long-wearing and slip-, water- and abrasion-resistant and will help to protect the wearer from slips or falls on the jobsite.

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BE SAFE

B- Burns
E- Electrocution

S- Shock
A- Arc Flash/Arc Blast
F- Fire
E- Explosions

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Burn
- Most common shock-related injury
Exp-  Electrical
- Arc flash
- Thermal contact

Electrocution
-  Results when a human is exposed to a
lethal amount of electrical energy
Exp- Kill with electrical shock

Shock:
- Reflex response to passage of electric current through the body
Exp- Body becomes part of electrical circuit causes injury

Arc Flash/Arc Blast
- Sudden release of electrical energy through air when a high-voltage gap exists and there is a breakdown between conductors can cause blast
Exp- Gives off thermal radiation (heat) and bright, intense light that can cause burns

Fire
- Most result from problems with "fixed wiring”
Exp- Problems with cords, plugs, receptacles, and switches also cause electrical fires

Explosions:
- Occur when electricity ignites explosive mixture of material in the air
Exp- Burst due to electrostatic

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-WATER
-DAMAGED OR BARE WIRES
-DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT OR TOOLS
-IMPROPER REPAIRS
-IMPROPER USE

Kind of shock
Arc flash-release of electrical energy through or when a high voltage gap exist
Arc blast-high voltage make people get bad injuries and at the same case died
Fire -Problem with fixed wiring and switch of the plug damage and can also cause electrical fires
Life wire and our body contact
Current travel to the body and electrocity can make heart not continue the respiratory system in the body

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Case 1 : Worker electrocuted when dealing with electrical supplies when a ladder came in contact with the overhead power lines
Case 2 : A worker was electrocuted when mast can in contact with high voltage overhead lines which can cause fatality

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Contact with overhead power lines
-Overhead and buried

power lines carry

extremely high voltage

• Risks

Electrocution (main risk)

Burns and falls

Contact with energized sources
• Electrical shock and burns

-Electrical shock occurs

when the body becomes

part of the electric circuit

Damaged or bare wires
-Fault current may travel through a body,

causing electrical burns or death

Improper repairs
– Examples of incidents
• Ballast strap not replaced after repair = Electrocution of 11 year old boy
• Cutting off bleed resistor on capacitor= causes 370-volt shock
• Removing and leaving off terminal insulator on capacitor = causes 440-volt shock

Improper use
• Extension and flexible cords
– Care
– Connection
– Capacity

Power strips
– Can be over loaded because of multiple plug arrangement – Most have overload protection but often malfunction causing fire
– Use fixed wiring when possible

Portable heaters and appliances

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1. MUHAMMAD FITRI  AKMAL BIN MOHAMMAD AZHAR   (D022110225)
2.PUNG KIAN ENN   (D022110233)
3.MUHAMMAD NOR FITRI BASIRON   (D022110234)
4. SITI NUR INSYIRRAH 'AISYAH BINTI MOHD JAZLY   (D022110217)
5. RAJALAXMI A/P KUMARAN   (D022110245)
6.NG JIE YING   (D022110249)
7. NUR KHAIRUL ANAM BIN KAMARUDDIN   (D022110227)
8. NUR HANA ERICA BINTI ABDUL MUIZZ DANIELS   (D022110256)

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Maintain safe distance from overhead power lines:
-Staying away
-Following table shows the safe
power line clearance distance
for various line voltages.

Use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI):
-Designed to protect people
from electrical shock
-Detects ground faults and
interrupts electric current
-Limits duration of electrical
shock

Inspect portable tools and extension cords
- Workers need to inspect extension cords prior
to their use for any cuts or abrasion.
- Electric hand tools that are old, damaged, or
misused may have damaged insulation inside

Use power tools and equipment as designed
-Follow tool safety tips to avoid misusing
equipment
- Follow manufacturer’s instructions

Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Lockout/tagout
– Essential safety procedure
– Protects workers from injury while
working on or near electrical
circuits and equipment
– Prevents contact with operating
equipment parts such as, blades,
gears, shafts, etc.

Power source identification
-Mark all breakers accordingly for the circuits
they protect
• Mark all disconnect means accordingly for
the equipment they service
• Identify all voltages with proper labeling

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BE SAFE:
• Burns
• Electrocution
• Shock
• Arc flash/arc blast
• Fire
• Explosions

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Inspect wiring of equipment before each use. Replace damaged or frayed electrical cords immediately.

Use safe work practices every time electrical equipment is used.

Know the location and how to operate shut-off switches or circuit breaker panels. Use these devices to shut off equipment in the event of a fire or electrocution.

Multi-plug adapters must have circuit breakers or fuses.

Minimize the potential for water or chemical spills on or near electrical equipment.

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The standard used to determine the severity of the electric severity on the body
1)Sum of the voltage
2)how does the current takes through the body
3)total time the current  flows  through the body

4)The resistance of the body to the current get into the bidy

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BE SAFE:
• Burns
• Electrocution
• Shock
• Arc flash/arc blast
• Fire
• Explosions

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Employer requirements to protect workers:
• Ensure overhead power line safety
• Isolate electrical parts
• Supply ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) protection
• Establish and implement an AEGCP
• Ensure power tools are maintained in a safe condition
• Ensure proper guarding
• Provide training
• Enforce LOTO safety related work practices
• Ensure proper use of flexible cords and power strips
• Ensure proper identification of power sources

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Electricity can be defined as the movement of the free electrons in the atoms and caused there were electrons exists

It has related to current, voltage and resistance

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1. Contact with overhead powerlines
>Powerline carry extremely high voltage.
>Contact with powerline may cause death.

2. Contact with energized sources
>May cause major hazards such as burns.
>The severity of the hazards depend on several factors such as:

Pathway through a body

Amount of current

Length of exposure

Amount of moisture on skin during the contact

3. Damaged or bare wires

>Happen when power supply is not grounded, path broken or the wire is not insulated.
>Extreme condition and/or rough treatment may increase the risk of hazards of a safe equipment.

4. Improper repairs

5. Improper use of electrical sources/appliances

6. Power strips
>Caused by overloaded of multiple plugs arrangement.
>Overload usually cause fire.

7. Electrical appliances manufacturers does not follow standard regulations

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1. Maintain safe distances from overhead powerlines

2. Use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
>To protect people from electrical shock.
>Detect ground faults and interrupt the current.
>Limits duration of electrical shock
>Types of GFCI:

Receptacle

Temporary

Circuit breaker

3. Inspect electrical tools and extension cords

4. Use power tools and equipment as designed

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HOW TO PROTECT OURSELF FROM ELECTRICAL HAZARD:

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HOW TO PROTECT OURSELF FROM ELECTRICAL HAZARD:

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- Check all the electrical equipment before use .
- GFCI are need a while for electric and for wet location.
- Do not use the damage equipment
- Treat all the wire as they are energise
- Make a distance for 10FT from the hear lines.
- Let the electricians yang layak to do the work.
- Keep a distance 3feet from electric panel
- Make sure the equipment need to ground perfectly.
- Use PPE suit when do the work.
- DO NOT use electric equipment which is hot , always uncharge it.
- Follow the NEC and learn safe work about other electric.
- Train other about safety fundamental electrical and dangerous scam

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Group members
1. Ahmad syukran bin shaiful norazhar D022110049
2. LIM FANG QUAN
3. Dominic Chua Jun Jie D022110045
4. Mohammad Na'aji Bin Mohd Nizam D022110080
5.Muhd alfirdaus bin rejab D022110047

BE SAFE
B = Burns: A burn is the most common shock-related injury. Burns from electricity are caused by electrical, arc flash, or thermal contact.

E = Electrocution: Electrocution is fatal; it means to kill with electricity. Electrocution results when a human is exposed to a lethal amount of electrical energy.

S = Shock: Shock results when the body becomes part of the electrical circuit; current enters the body at one point and leaves at another. Electrical shock is defined as a reflex response to the passage of electrical current through the body.

A = Arc Flash: An arc flash is the sudden release of electrical energy through the air when a high-voltage gap exists, and there is a breakdown between conductors. An arc flash gives off thermal radiation (heat) and bright, intense light that can cause burns. Temperatures have been recorded as high as 35,000°F. High-voltage arcs can also produce considerable pressure waves by rapidly heating the air and creating a blast.

An arc flash can be spontaneous or result from inadvertently bridging electrical contacts with a conducting object. Other causes may include dropped tools or the buildup of conductive dust or corrosion.

F = Fire: Most electrical distribution fires result from problems with "fixed wiring" such as faulty electrical outlets and old wiring. Problems with cords (such as extension and appliance cords), plugs, receptacles, and switches also cause electrical fires.

E = Explosions: An explosion can occur when electricity ignites an explosive mixture of material in the air.

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-Ensure  overhead  power line  safety
-Isolate  electrical  parts
-Supply ground protectionfault  circuit interrupters
-Establish  and  implement an  AEGCP
-Ensure power tools are  maintained  in a condition.
-Ensure  proper  guarding
-Provide  training
-Enforce LOTO  safety  related  work  practices
-Ensure  proper  use of flexible  cords and power strips
- Ensure  proper  identification  of power sources