UNDERSTANDING SAFETY MEASURES WHILE WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL MACHINES

When individuals hear the word safety measure the first thing that go to their mind is protecting themselves, but for Engineers it simply means activities and precaution taken to improve it.

In the article, we would be sharing light on how people can applied safety standards and measures when dealing with electrical machines.

Handling of electrical equipment has rule and regulation which should not be ignored. That is why items carrying electricity should be properly insulated.

Below are some important preventive measures to avoid electrical accident or incident.

• All metallic parts, externally accessible must always be earthed.
• No inflammable materials must be kept near electrical appliances, electric line wires or electric control panels.
• Electric safety devices like a fuse, circuit breakers over-tripping must always be used where ever required.
• All defective and worn-out electric fittings must be replaced timely.
• Untrained persons should not be allowed to repair electrical faults of a machine or device.
• Safety belts, helmet, rubber gloves, boots with rubber soles and other safety items must be used by electrician while repairing, dealing or working with high voltage. These appliances should be provided with all electric mechanics.
• Overloading of an electrical circuit must be avoided.
• The electrical appliances when not in use for a long time must be disconnected from the main supply.
• The main power supply should be switched off always during maintenance work. An only authorized person should be allowed to switch on and off the power supply.
• One should avoid touching metal case of any electrical apparatus when it is in operation.
• The proper type of wiring should always be provided in all locations.
• The electrical inspection should be done periodically to detect the damages.
• Always avoid overloading on any single point.
• Good standards of safety items must be maintained as per norms.

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