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MODULE DESCRIPTION
This module explains how electricity works, raises your awareness of how electricity
can hurt you, and discusses ways to protect yourself from electrical hazards.
OBJECTIVES
After completing this module, students will be able to:
MODULE OUTLINE
- The force that pushes the water through the pipe is similar to the
force moving the electricity through a conductor; the force is measured
in volts.
- The rate, or speed, of the water flowing through the pipe is similar
to the rate of the electricity flowing through a conductor; the rate, or
speed, is measured in amps.
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Movement = Current
Force = Volts
Rate = Amps
Since your body is a good conductor, if you come into contact with
electrical current, the electricity will move through your body trying to
complete a circuit.
- When electricity enters your body, it can burn you both internally
and externally, or it can shock you, taking control of your muscles or
interfering with the beating of your heart.
The severity of burn or shock is dependent on three main things: the
amps, or rate of the electricity; the duration of the electrical contact; and the
location of the electrical path through the body.
Written procedures
Employee training
Maintenance of equipment
OSHA standards are more elaborate for those who work directly with
electricity versus simply using electrical equipment.
Based on OSHA requirements, employers must develop their own safe
work practices, including: written procedures, employee training, equipment
and installation inspection, maintenance of equipment, and the use of
personal protective equipment (PPE). If your job involves this level of
electrical work, be certain that you are properly trained and prepared to do
this job safely and successfully.