REFRESHER COURSE

OISD-154
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Presented by
Anand Verma

Nov-14

Course Objectives
Be familiar with the basic concepts of electricity.
Understand the potential effects of electricity on the

human body.
Be able to recognize common electrical hazards

associated with daily operations and maintenance.

Be familiar with electrical protective devices.
Be knowledgeable of safe work practices.

Electrical Hazards
Shock Most common and can cause electrocution or muscle

contraction leading to secondary injury which includes falls

Fires Enough heat or sparks can ignite combustible materials
Explosions Electrical spark can ignite vapors in the air
Arc Flash - can cause burns ranging from 14,000 degrees f. to

35,000 degrees f
Arc Blast In a short circuit event copper can expand 67,000

times. The expansion causes a pressure wave. Air also

expands adding to the pressure wave

DC effect on Human body

More than 3 milliamps (ma): painful shock
More than 10 ma: muscle contraction
More than 20 ma: considered severe shock
More than 30 ma: lung paralysis - usually temporary
More than 50 ma: possible ventricular fibrillation (usually

fatal)
100 ma to 4 amps: certain ventricular fibrillation (fatal)
Over 4 amps: heart paralysis; severe burns

AC effect on Human body

Hazards at workplace
Working on energized circuitry or equipment
Inadequate wiring
Exposed electrical parts
Wires with bad insulation
Ungrounded electrical systems and tools
Overloaded circuits
Damaged power tools and equipment
Using the wrong PPE and tools
Overhead power lines
Damaged extension cords
Unqualified workers doing electrical work
All hazards are made worse in wet conditions

Preventive Measures
Proper grounding
Use PPE
Use GFCIs/RCCBs
Use fuses and circuit breakers
Guard live parts
Lockout/ Tag-out
Proper use of flexible cords
Maintain minimum 10 feet from overhead lines
Close electrical panels by Competent Person
Employee training
Ensure Competent Person on site
Use proper approved electrical equipment
Qualified person install electrical devices

Protection System
Earthing System
Circuit Breakers and Relays
Fuses
Residual current circuit breaker
Ground Fault Current Interrupter
PPE
Insulators

First Aid for electric shock

For low voltage electricity >50 V AC and 110 V DC
remove the source of electricity supply
commence CPR if trained
call the emergency number on site
For high voltage electricity >1000 V
call the emergency number for your site
dont go near the casualty
dont touch the casualty or try to free them with anything
In hospitals , MRI, CT scan, AED may be applied.

Automated External
Defibrillator

Various standards
OISD RP 110 - Recommended Practices on Static Electricity
OISD 113 -

Classification of Area for Electrical Installations

at Hydrocarbon Processing & Handling Facilities

OISD 137 -

Inspection of Electrical Equipment

OISD-RP-147 -Inspection & safe practices during electrical

installations
OISD-RP-148 -Inspection & safe practices during overhauling

electrical equipment
OISD-RP-149- Design aspects for safety in electrical systems
OISD 173 -

Fire Prevention and Protection System for

Electrical Installations

OISD-GDN-180 - Lightning Protection

Be Safe