hazards

1. ELECTRICAL
HAZARD’S

2.  Introduction
All training materials will cover the four hazards
seen regulars on construction sites and will focus on
the methods for the recognition and the prevention
of these common hazards.
 Electrical Hazards –Overview
 Electrical Hazards – What is Electricity
1. Improper Grounding
2. Exposed Electrical parts
3. Inadequate Wiring

3. 4. Damaged Insulation
5. Overloaded circuits
6. Damaged Tools & Equipment
7. With Conditions
8. Overhead Power Lines
 Accident Prevention :
1. Personal Protective Equipment
2. Inspect Tools & Cords
3. Lock-Out / Tag-Out

4.  Electrical Hazards
 Electrocutions are one of the greatest
hazards on constructions sites.
 The symbols will tell you if the situation
in the picture is either safe or not safe.

5.  Electrical Hazards Statistics
 Each year workers die from contacting
electric current. During the year 2009:
 Approximately 212 workers died after
contacting electric current
 Approximately 77 were construction
workers
 Approximately 5% of all occupational
death result from electrocutions

6.  Exposed Electrical Parts
 Exposed wires or terminals are hazardous
 Report these conditions to your supervisor .
 All openings must be closed .
 Inadequate Wiring
 Use properly rated extension cords .
 Make sure your powers tools are being used
with rated extension cord .

7. THANKYOU ALL
by
j.chandrasekhar