ELECTRICAL RISK AT WORKPLACE
Electricity is a natural energy force. Electricity is also a man-made energy force. It is essential to modern life and taken for granted every day.
During the year 2009:
Approximately 212 workers died after contacting electric current
Approximately 77 were construction workers
Approximately 5% of all occupational deaths result from electrocutions
About 5 workers are electrocuted every week.
In this course, We have covered,
- Basic Electrical terms
- Electrical shock
- Electrical accidents at the workplace
- Dangerous of electrical shock
- Electrical shock injury & its types
- Hazards associated with electrical at workplaces
- Static electricity & ELCB
- Hazards of static charges & its protective measures
- Accidents prevention & LOTO techniques
- Inspection & suitable PPE’S
- Electrical safety & statutory safety provisions
- Reasons for accidents & their control measures
- Case study