| Description |
1 online resource (685 pages) : 200 illustrations |
| Contents |
Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- About the Author -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1. Hazards of Electricity -- Introduction -- Hazard Analysis -- Shock -- Arc -- Blast -- Affected Body Parts -- Summary of Causes?Injury and Death -- Protective Strategies -- References -- Chapter 2. Basic Physics of Electrical Hazards -- Introduction -- Electromagnetism -- Electrical Properties of Materials -- Physics Considerations in Electrical Fault Conditions -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 3. Electrical Safety Equipment -- Introduction -- General Inspection and Testing Requirements for Electrical Safety Equipment -- Arc-Flash and Thermal Protection -- Head and Eye Protection -- Rubber Insulating Equipment -- Hot Sticks -- Insulated Tools -- Barriers and Signs -- Safety Tags, Locks, and Locking Devices -- Voltage-Measuring Instruments -- Safety Grounding Equipment -- Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters -- Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters -- Safety Electrical One-Line Diagram -- The Electrician?s Safety Kit -- References -- Chapter 4. Safety Procedures and Methods -- Introduction -- Electrical Hazard Risk Assessments -- The Six-Step Safety Method -- Job Briefings -- Energized or De-Energized? -- Safe Switching of Power Systems -- Energy Control Programs -- Lockout-Tagout -- Voltage-Measurement Techniques -- Placement of Safety Grounds -- Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations and Approach Distances -- Calculating the Required Level of Arc Protection (Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations) -- Barriers and Warning Signs -- Tools and Test Equipment -- Field Marking of Potential Hazards -- The One-Minute Safety Audit -- References -- Chapter 5. Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Systems and Equipment -- Introduction -- Electric Shock Hazard -- General Requirements for Grounding and Bonding -- System Grounding -- Equipment Grounding -- Summary -- Chapter 6. Electrical Maintenance and Its Relationship to Safety -- Introduction -- The Safety-Related Case for Electrical Maintenance -- The Economic Case for Electrical Maintenance -- Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) -- The Eight-Step Maintenance Program -- Frequency of Maintenance -- Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) -- Maintenance Requirements for Specific Equipment and Locations -- Electrical Safety by Design -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 7. Regulatory and Legal Safety Requirements and Standards -- Introduction -- The Regulatory Bodies -- The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)?IEEE C-2 -- The National Electrical Code (NEC)?NFPA 70 -- Electrical Equipment Maintenance?NFPA 70B -- Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace?NFPA 70E -- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards -- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards -- Chapter 8. Accident Prevention, Accident Investigation, Rescue, and First Aid -- Introduction -- Accident Prevention -- First Aid -- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) -- Rescue Techniques -- Accident Investigation -- Chapter 9. Medical Aspects of Electrical Trauma -- Introduction -- Electrical Events -- References -- Chapter 10. Low-Voltage Safety Synopsis -- Introduction -- Low-Voltage Equipment -- Grounding Low-Voltage Systems -- Safety Equipment -- Safety Procedures -- Electrical Safety Around Electronic Circuits -- Stationary Battery Safety -- Electrical Hazards of the Home-Based Business -- Evaluating Electrical Safety -- Chapter 11. Medium- and High-Voltage Safety Synopsis -- Introduction -- High-Voltage Equipment -- Grounding Systems of over 1000 V -- Safety Equipment -- Safety Procedures -- Chapter 12. Human Factors in Electrical Safety -- Introduction -- Overview -- Summary -- References -- Recommended Readings -- Chapter 13. Safety Management and Organizational Structure -- Introduction -- Changing the Safety Culture -- Electrical Safety Program Structure -- Electrical Safety Program Development -- Employee Electrical Safety Teams -- Safety Meetings -- Outage Reports -- Safety Audits -- Chapter 14. Safety Training Methods and Systems -- Introduction -- Comparison of the Four Most Commonly Used Methods of Adult Training -- Elements of a Good Training Program -- On-the-Job Training -- Training Consultants and Vendors -- Training Program Setup?A Step-by-Step Method -- Glossary -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Z |
| Summary |
On-the-job electrical safety essentials fully updated for the latest standards. Thoroughly revised and expanded to conform to every current major electrical code, this practical, illustrated guide is an invaluable source of life-saving safety. Electrical Safety Handbook, Fifth Edition, is written by a team of recognized experts and presents up-to-date safety strategies in an easy-to-use format. Designed for specific work environments, the book delivers complete coverage of the latest NEC, NFPA, NESC, IEEE, and OSHA standards. This new edition provides updated sections on electrical grounding, heat transfer theory as it relates to the human body, and the medical aspects of electrical trauma. -- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
E-Publication PDF |
| Subject |
Electrical engineering -- Safety measures.
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Electricity -- Safety measures
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Industrial safety.
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occupational safety.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical.
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Electrical engineering -- Safety measures.
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Electricity -- Safety measures.
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Industrial safety.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Winfield, Al, author
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Capelli-Schellpfeffer, Mary, author
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| ISBN |
9781260134865 |
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1260134865 |
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