L safety Flashcards
What is the procedure for electric shock?
1) LVA
2) Isolate supply if possible
3) If 2 is unavailable then use a safety hook to move the causality
4) Check for response
5) Check Airways are open
6) Check the causality is breathing
7) Call for help (HQ1)
8) Start CPR
Define Electric shock
Electric shock is where an external current is passed through the body
3 causes of electric shock
Equipment Failure (non-direct contact) Human Error (direct contact) Combination
Another way of describing equipment failure
Non direct contact
What cause of accident is direct contact?
Human error
At what value of current would you have an INVOLENTARY REACTION
1mA
What are the causes of human error?
Over familiarity Failure to inspect equipment Shoddy work Working in damp conditions Failure to observe relevant safety
Give an example of equipment failure?
Casing of equipment becoming live
Give an example of a combination cause of electric shock
Failure to repair damaged leads
Using untested equipment
What would a 10mA electric shock do?
Cause you to be unable to release the grip on the supply
What value of current would cause physical damage?
20mA
What value of current would have the potential to kill
30mA
What “safe” voltages do the RN use?
24VDC
What is the resistance of the human body
1000 Ohms (although this can be reduced due to dampness)
What procedure would be followed in the event of an electric shock?
1) LVA
2) Isolate supply either by switching fuses or breakers
3) If 2 is not possible use a safety hook/insulative PPE to move the causality away from the source of the current
4) Check for response
5) Check their airways are open
6) Check that the causality is breathing
7) Call for help (Notify the HQ1)
8) Start CPR
How often is the earthing of cased electrical equipment checked?
Every 3 months
What hazards are associated with Tantalum Capacitors?
What mitigating actions should be taken when working on them?
1) They contain sulphuric acid and are liable to explode
2) You should wear a face covering