extension_cord_safety_module_2.pptVIP

EFCOG Electrical Safety Improvement Project Proper Use ofExtension Cords Proper Use and Electrical Hazard Awareness for Extension Cord Users Module 2 Purpose The Purpose – Improve your safety on and off the Job Raise your awareness of extension cord hazards Help you learn to recognize extension cord hazards Help you learn what actions to take when you find these hazards Help you understand the limitations of extension cords Help you realize the importance of an Electrical SME to your project Electrocution Can Happen To You A small amount of electrical current can cause injury, even death The current from a 7.5-watt, 120-volt lamp, passing across the chest, is enough to cause fatal electrocution Deaths from 120 volts represent about 12 percent of all electrocutions Virtually everyone uses electricity every day More exposure more opportunity for accidents ~2/3 of electrical incidents involve non-electrical workers Electrocution Can Happen To You cont. Electrocution continues to rank as the fourth highest cause of industrial fatalities behind traffic, violence and construction incidents One person is electrocuted in the home every 36 hours One person is electrocuted in the workplace every 24 hours Cord Inspection All mechanical equipment deteriorates with use over time. The prevalence of electrical equipment in the workplace, and at home, presents more exposure to potentially damaged or defective equipment that can be lethal. Always take a minute or two to examine power cords and plugs before using them. Even a small nick in the insulation can be deadly. Cord Inspections cont. Extension Cords are a great way to extend a power supply however they can be dangerous Power Cord Safety Basics applies to all power cords, including extension cords Inspect the cord plug. Look for cracks or damaged insulation, loose or missing plug blades, and indications of overheating or burning, especially on the plug. Make sure the plug is securely attached to cable. The plu