MY OSH COURSE: March 2017

INTRODUCTION

Electricity is a naturally occurring force that exists all around us. Humans have been aware of this force for many centuries. Ancient man believed that electricity was some form of magic because they did not understand it. Greek philosophers noticed that when a piece of amber was rubbed with cloth, it would attract pieces of straw. Electricity is essential to modern life, both at home and on the job.Some employees engineers, electricians, electronic technicians, and power line workers, among them work with electricity directly.

ELECTRICITY?

Electricity is electrical energy or electrical power when its generated , supplied , or utilized .

DEFECTIVE INSULATION HAZARD :

1. IMPROPER GROUNDING HAZARD

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Electrical equipment must be properly grounded.
Grounding reduces the risk of being shocked or electrocuted.

The ground pin safely returns leakage current to ground.
Never remove the ground pin.
Removing the ground pin removes an important safety feature.

2. OVERLOAD HAZARD

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- Overloaded circuits can cause fires.
- Use proper circuit breakers.

NEVER OVERLOAD AN OUTLET

- Do not use power strips or surge protectors on construction sites.

- Use a 3-way extension with a GFCI instead.

3. WET CONDITION HAZARD

Wet conditions are hazardous.
Damaged insulation increases the hazard.
Always avoid using tools in wet locations.
Water increases the risk of electric shock.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF ALL ABOVE NOT CONTROL ?

The number of injuries among electrical workers will be increase

There will be no more electrical workers because they to afraid that they will die.

It will been traumatized for the victims

Half of their body will been burn and died.

They also will lose some of their sensation.

CONCLUSION

The control of electrical hazards is an important part of every safety and health program. The measures suggested in this booklet should be of help in establishing such a program of control. The responsibility for this program should be delegated to individuals who have a complete knowledge of electricity, electrical work practices, and the appropriate OSHA standards for installation and performance.Everyone has the right to work in a safe environment. Through cooperative efforts, employers and employees can learn to identify and eliminate or control electrical hazards.

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