Electrical safety rules Flashcards
What should you remove?
Remove all jewelry (hand/neck) before working on equipment
metals have low resistance
What should you be aware of before working on equipment?
What does one of the safety standards require?
Making sure power is completely turned off
OSHA requires a lockout/tagout system to help be ware if power is on/off
What shouldn’t you relay on?
What are some example?
Safety devices, because they might fail
Fuses, relays, and interlocks
What should you never do?
Why?
Never remove grounding prong on AC plug, it eliminates equipment ground producing shock hazard
How should you keep your equipment?
Why?
You should keep equipment organized, because it not it increases potential of shocks, short circuits, and other accidents
What shouldn’t you work on?
Why?
What should you?
You shouldn’t work on wet floors , because it decreases resistance between you and ground
You should work on rubber mats or insulated floors
How should you work with your hands?
Why?
With one hand to avoid current passing through body and heart, rather just your hand to feet
How should you work with equipment?
Why?
Work slow and deliberately
If not could lead to accidental shock/shirt circuit
How should you work with people?
Why?
With someone around to turn off power and call for potential help
What should you limit while working on electricity?
Distractions such as unauthorized personnel and safety hazards
