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WHAT IS AN ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS?

Electrical accidents can result in serious injuries.

Electrocution is the second leading cause of death on
construction sites. Risks are worsened when tools that
can contact power lines are used and carry electricity
from the circuit into the employee's body.
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ELECTRICUTION

Electrocution is death or serious injury caused by

electric shock, electric current passing through the body.
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ELECTRICUTION
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ELECTRIC SHOCK

You can get an electric shock when you come into direct
contact with an electrical current. This shock can lead
into a simple tingling sensation or even more severe
injuries such as muscle contraction or system failure.
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ELECTRIC SHOCK
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ELECTRIC BURNS

Electrical burns are usually result of a severe electric

shock. This can damage the internal and external tissues,
it can cause injuries to organs and it may even cause
death after a prolonged exposure.
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ELECTRIC BURNS
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ELECTRIC FIRES

While electric shocks and burns are employee-related

accidents, electrical fires are invariably due to work
environment – usually caused by exposure to highly
flammable materials.
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ELECTRIC FIRES

Besides combustibles, Electronic Static Discharged

(ESD) and electrical sparks may also cause an electrical
fire; and failure to immediately put it out can lead to
serious injuries and environmental damage – causing
anything from company downtime to death.
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ELECTRIC FIRES

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is the sudden flow of

electricity between two electrically charged objects
caused by contact, an electrical short, or dielectric
breakdown. A build-up of static electricity can be caused
by tribocharging or by electrostatic induction.
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ELECTRIC FIRES
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5 COMMON CAUSES OF
ELECTRICAL FIRES
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FAULTY OUTLETS/APPLIANCES

Most electrical fires are caused by faulty electrical

outlets and old, outdated appliances. Other fires are
started by faults in appliance cords, receptacles and
switches. Never use an appliance with a worn or frayed
cord which can send heat onto combustible surfaces like
floors, curtains, and rugs that can start a fire.
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FAULTY OUTLETS/APPLIANCES
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LIGHT FIXTURES

Light fixtures, lamps and light bulbs are another

common reason for electrical fires. Installing a bulb with
a wattage that is too high for the lamps and light fixtures
is a leading cause of electrical fires. Always check the
maximum recommended bulb wattage on any lighting
fixture or lamp and never go over the recommended
amount.
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LIGHT FIXTURES
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EXTENSION CORDS

Misuse of extension cords is another electrical fire cause.

Appliances should be plugged directly into outlet and not
plugged into an extension cord for any length of time.
Only use extension cords as a temporary measure. If you
do not have the appropriate type of outlets for your
appliances, hire an electrician to install new ones.
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EXTENSION CORDS
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SPACE HEATERS

Because these types of heaters are portable, many times

people put them too close to combustible surfaces such
as curtains, beds, clothing, chairs, couches and rugs. Coil
space heaters are especially dangerous in this
regard because the coils become so hot they will almost
instantaneously ignite any nearby flammable surface.
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SPACE HEATERS
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WIRING

Outdated wiring often causes electrical fires. If a home is

over 20 years old, it may not have the wiring capacity to
handle the increased amounts of electrical appliances in
today’s average home, such as computers, wide-screen
televisions, video and gaming players, microwaves and
air conditioners.
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WIRING