Keller Electrical Safety Code Manual

A Plain Language Guide to National Electrical Code, OSHA and NFPA 70E
1. Auflage 2010
ISBN: 978-0-08-088970-2
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Techn.
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 400 Seiten

Safety in any workplace is extremely important. In the case of the electrical industry, safety is critical and the codes and regulations which determine safe practices are both diverse and complicated. Employers, electricians, electrical system designers, inspectors, engineers and architects must comply with safety standards listed in the National Electrical Code, OSHA and NFPA 70E. Unfortunately, the publications which list these safety requirements are written in very technically advanced terms and the average person has an extremely difficult time understanding exactly what they need to do to ensure safe installations and working environments.
This book will tie together the various regulations and practices for electrical safety and translate these complicated standards into easy to understand terms. This will result in a publication that is a practical, if not essential, asset to not only designers and company owners but to the electricians who must put compliance requirements into action in the field.
Best-practice methods for accident prevention and electrical hazard avoidance
Current safety regulations, including new standards from OSHA, NEC, NESC, and NFPA
Information on low-, medium-, and high-voltage safety systems
Step-by-step guidelines on safety audits
Training program how-to's, from setup to rescue and first aid procedures

Autoren/Hrsg.

Keller, Kimberley

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Front Cover;1
2;Electrical Safety Code Manual;4
3;Copyright Page;5
4;Contents;6
5;Preface;10
6;Acknowledgments;12
7;Chapter 1: Regulatory Agencies and Organizations: What Are They and What Do They Do?;14
7.1;Chapter Outline;14
7.2;The need for standardized code;15
7.3;The national electrical code;16
7.4;National fire protection association;20
7.5;Birth of a code or standard;21
7.6;National electrical safety code;22
7.7;American national standards institute;23
7.8;A little knowledge goes a long way;27
8;Chapter 2: Establishing an Effective Electrical Safety Program;30
8.1;Chapter Outline;30
8.2;Safety program goals;32
8.3;Safety manuals;34
8.4;Elements of a safety handbook;35
8.5;Safety meetings;36
8.6;Training and education;41
8.7;Emergency response plan;44
8.8;Documentation and record keeping;47
8.9;Reliance versus compliance;56
9;Chapter 3: Recognizing the Real Dangers of Electricity;58
9.1;Chapter Outline;58
9.2;What is electricity?;58
9.3;Fire hazards;60
9.4;OSHA fire protection standards;60
9.5;Blast and flash injuries;66
9.6;Electrocution;70
10;Chapter 4: Working on Energized Parts and Equipment;78
10.1;Chapter Outline;78
10.2;Qualified workers;79
10.3;Competent person;83
10.4;Unqualified person;84
10.5;Energized work permits;91
10.6;Stored energy;97
10.7;Types of lockout/tagout;98
10.8;Re-energizing protocols;102
11;Chapter 5: Electrical System Grounding and Bonding;104
11.1;Chapter Outline;104
11.2;Terms to know;105
11.3;What is grounding?;106
11.4;Ground faults versus short circuits;108
11.5;Overcurrent protection devices;109
11.6;Grounded versus grounding;110
11.7;Artificial earth;125
11.8;Bonding;128
11.9;Ungrounded systems;130
12;Chapter 6: Safety Grounding Principals;136
12.1;Chapter Outline;136
12.2;Safety grounds;137
12.3;Safety grounding jumpers;141
13;Chapter 7: Understanding Arc Flash and Arc Blast Hazards;156
13.1;Chapter Outline;156
13.2;NAPA 70E;159
13.3;Determining safe approach distances;162
13.4;Arc flash hazard analysis;166
13.5;Personal protective equipment;173
13.6;Table method of what to wear;179
14;Chapter 8: Specific Requirements of the NESC;184
14.1;Chapter Outline;184
14.2;Electric supply installations;185
14.3;Communication lines;189
14.4;Overhead power lines;190
14.5;Power line safety for electricians;197
15;Chapter 9: NEC Standards of Safety;202
15.1;Chapter Outline;202
15.2;Conductor sizing;203
15.3;Branch circuit sizing;208
15.4;Feeder sizing;212
15.5;Feeder and service loads;217
15.6;Overcurrent protection;226
15.7;Clearance safety;232
16;Chapter 10: OSHA Regulations Simplified;236
16.1;Chapter Outline;236
16.2;Frequent violation categories;238
16.3;Specific compliance;239
16.4;Personal protective equipment;241
16.5;Eye protection;242
16.6;Head protection;244
16.7;A true story;246
16.8;Hardhat classifications;246
16.9;Footwear;249
16.10;Confined space regulations;250
16.11;Surviving an OSHA inspection;252
16.12;Contesting an OSHA Citation;259
17;Chapter 11: Accident and Injury Prevention and Procedures;264
17.1;Chapter Outline;264
17.2;Ergonomics, not just for office workers;265
17.3;Ergonomic assessment and injury prevention;268
17.4;Ergonomics and hand tools;271
17.5;Stretches;272
17.6;Safety DOs and DON'Ts;274
17.7;Ladders;277
17.8;First aid;279
17.9;Bleeding;280
17.10;Eye injury;281
17.11;Electrical shock;281
17.12;Heart attacks;286
17.13;CPR;287
17.14;Accident reporting and investigation;288
17.15;Mandatory reporting;289
18;Chapter 12: Safe Work Practices;296
18.1;Chapter Outline;296
18.2;Safety conscious employer interviews;298
18.3;Pre-employment physical exams;300
18.4;Employee safety concerns;302
18.5;Employee safety rights;302
18.6;Material safety data sheets;304
18.7;Workers' compensation facts;308
18.8;Employer workers compensation facts;310
18.9;Workers compensation costs;310
18.10;Return to work programs;311
18.11;Analyzing previous claims;312
18.12;The right tools for safety;313
18.13;Electrical protective gloves;317
18.14;Electrical safety tips;319
18.15;Trenches;320
18.16;Code compliant safety;321
18.17;R.E.C. safety practices;322
18.18;Recognize hazards;322
18.19;Evaluate the hazards;323
18.20;Controlling hazards;324
19;Appendix;326
20;Index;390