Electrical Safety In The Workplace. SALISBURY BY HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL 2 Changing Profession,...

Electrical Safety In The Workplace

SALISBURY BY HONEYWELL - CONFIDENTIAL2

Changing Profession, Changing Attitudes

Testing for voltage by touch under 250 volts considered safe!!

Testing for low voltage by tasting!!

Accepted test methods circa 1942


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-What are the Electrical Hazards?Electrical Shock – When electrical current enters and exits the body creating a path.

Arc Flash – A dangerous condition associated with the release of energy caused by an electric arc. Note that this explosive condition includes a broad spectrum of electromagnetic energy, plasma, fragments and a spray of molten materials.

Arc Blast – Pressure wave caused by the expansion of gases and conducting materials with flying molten materials.


Shock Illustration

Current passage paths through the body

(A) Touch Potential (B) Step Potential (C and D) Touch / Step Potential

Current passing through the heart and lungs is the most serious

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- Current, Not Voltage causes Electrical Shock

• mA Affect on Person• 0.5 - 3 Tingling sensations• 3+ Shock• 10+ Muscle contractions and pain• 30+ Respiratory paralysis• 60+ Heart Paralysis (may be fatal)• 100+ Ventricular fibrillation (usually

fatal)• 4+ Amps Heart Paralysis• 5+ Amps Tissue and Organs start to

burn

Effects of Shock on the body


Annual U.S. average

4,000 Electrical contact injuries, non-

disabling

Annual U.S. average

3,600 Electrical contact injuries, disabling

Each Day 1 Person is electrocuted

Electrocutions 4 Leading cause of occupational

fatalities

Every Year 2000+ Workers are sent to burn centers with electrical burns

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• Arc Rating. Arc Rating is a protection value assigned to textile materials based on predicting 2nd degree burn injury based on the Stoll Curve.

• Arc Flash hazard. A dangerous condition associated with the release of energy caused by an electric arc. Note that this explosive condition includes a broad spectrum of electromagnetic energy, plasma, fragments and a spray of molten materials.

• Incident Energy as the amount of energy impressed on a surface, a certain distance from the source, generated during an electric arc event. Incident Energy is measured in calories/cm2.

• Cal/cm2. (Calories per Sq. Centimeter) The total energy on a surface area. It is the unit of measure used for Arc Ratings.

Terms and Definitions related to Arc Flash


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Electricity will go through the path of least resistance. When the path of electricity is suddenly interrupted, the electricity will try to create a new pathway.

The arc can be generated by:- Mechanical

breakdown/failure- Current overload- Accidental contact

What causes Arc Flashes?


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• Variables that effect the size and energy of an electric arc flash are:

AmperageVoltageArc gapClosure timeDistance away from arc3 phase v single phaseConfined spaceCharacteristics of equipment

Arc Flash Variables


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• As much as 80% of all electrical injuries are burns resulting from an arc-flash and ignition of flammable clothing.

• Arc temperature can reach 35,000°F - this is four times hotter than the surface of the sun. Fatal burns can occur at distances over 10 ft.

• Over 2000 people are admitted into burn centers each year with severe electrical burns

Arc Flash Impacts

Example of an arcing fault


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• Electrical Arc-Flash can create blast in excess of 200 lbs/ft2.

• Arc-Blast can cause collateral damage and extreme personal damage.-Explode switchgear-Send molten metal at extreme high velocities.

Arc Blast


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• Industry standards and regulations:-OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S-NEC 2011-NFPA 70E-2012 Edition -Various ASTM Requirements

Are you in Compliance?

Are your workers Safe?


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NEC 2011 – National Electric Code

• 110.16 Arc Flash Hazard Warning - Switchboards, panel boards, industrial control panels, and motor control centers in other than dwelling units, that are likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while energized, shall be field marked to warn qualified persons of potential electric arc flash hazards. The marking shall be located so as to be clearly visible to qualified persons before examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance of the equipment.

FPN No. 1: NFPA 70E-2012, Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces, provides assistance in determining severity of potential exposure, planning safe work practices, and selecting personal protective equipment.

FPN No. 2: ANSI Z535.4-2007, Product Safety Signs and Labels, provides guidelines for the design of safety signs and labels for application to products.


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Sample NEC Warning Article 110.16


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• Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces- This requirement covers all aspects of

worker safety associated with electrical hazards in the workplace. Within this standard are recommendations for proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

- Addresses hazards:ShockArc Flash

- Requirements for shock and arc flash boundaries

- Requirements for personal protective equipment

NFPA 70E – 2012 Edition Standard


Electrical SafetyNFPA 70E 2012 Summary of Significant Changes

• All references to “FR” now changed to “Arc Rated”. This identifies that FR clothing is not necessarily tested to the ASTM test for arc rating.

• Addition of incident energy tables for direct current (DC) systems.• Terms such as “flash protection boundary”, “flash hazard boundary”,

and “flash boundary” changed to new term “arc flash boundary”.• The nose was added to the coverage needed from a balaclava.• Retraining shall be performed at intervals not to exceed 3 years.• Electrical safety program shall identify procedures for working :within

the limited approach boundary and arc flash boundary to clarify the separation between the two boundaries.

• Removal of 2* category. For 2012, all is included in category 2.• Arc Blast is now a recognized hazard by NFPA 70E. Inclusion of this

hazard may require updated assessments.• Employees must report any perceived contact to supervision.• Employers must inform contractors of any known hazards.


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How Do I Protect My Workers???


• NFPA 70E Approach Boundaries

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• NFPA 70E provides two choices for selecting the appropriate PPE:

• Perform an arc flash hazard analysis, and document the incident energy exposure-EasyPower-Duke Flux Software (Freeware)-ETAP- IEEE 1584 Standard

• As an alternate, use the “Hazard Risk Category Classifications” table to choose the PPE level required for the task

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Salisbury Assessment Solutions (SAS)

A full turn-key solution which provides an arc flash hazard analysis and the necessary PPE recommendations needed to protect workers against those hazards


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What Does SAS Provide?

- SAS will put you into compliance!- Engineering service designed to

identify hazardous electrical conditions which may exist in commercial or industrial facilities.

- Proper compliance training of personnel on procedures to help reduce injury/harm to the electrical worker


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SAS Process• Initial Review

- Our engineers will review your line drawings and based on those drawings, identify potential risks in your work environment.

- If line drawings are out of date or unavailable, our engineers will be onsite to identify the potential risks.

• Post Review- SAS will provide you with a full summary of the

assessment as well as recommend practices to improve your organizations safety practices.

- SAS provides the training necessary to ensure your staff is educated in safe work practices.

- SAS will recommend the necessary PPE to provide your staff with essential protective equipment to keep them safe in the event of an arc flash.Salisbury Assessment Solutions gives you the Tools

and Training to provide a Safe Work Environment!!


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Benefits of SAS – Turn Key Solution• Assessment Solutions

- SAS will complete the Salisbury by Honeywell “One Stop” Arc Flash Solution that our competition cannot offerFor years, Salisbury by Honeywell has

offered all of the electrical PPE needed for an electrical worker.

Now with Salisbury Assessment Solutions, Salisbury by Honeywell can offer electrical assessments and training!

• SAS Consumer Promise

- SAS will continue to provide the worker with the same quality in its SAS service as the industry has come to expect from the products that Salisbury by Honeywell has provided since 1855.


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Who Could Use SAS?

• Institutional• Government• Manufacturing• Hospitals• Warehousing• Marine• Military• All Non Residential Facilities

With Electrical Power Requirements


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Getting Started With Your SAS Assessment!!


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• What Is Electrical Safety PPE?

The Term “Electrical Safety PPE” Includes All Products Available To The Worker To Ensure a Safe Work Environment


• Who Needs Electrical Safety PPE?• OSHA/NFPA 70E states:

“For energized circuits over 50 volts or more, safety tools and personal protective equipment must be used.”

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•Hazard Risk 2

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Maximum Exposure 8 cal/cm²

Minimal Protection Level 8 cal/cm²


•Hazard Risk 3

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Maximum exposure 25 cal/cm²

Required Protection Level 25 cal/cm²


Hazard Risk 4

Maximum Exposure 40 cal/cm²

Required Protection Level 40 cal/cm²

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•NFPA 70E:

-Does Not Recognize a Hazard Above 40 cal/cm²-Suits With Higher Values Are Available But Are Not Recognized by NFPA 70EMay Be Needed When Using Software Method

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•Make the Right Choice• Uniforms

- HRC 1 & 2 Solution• Coveralls

- Additional Layer- Do Not Use Over 11 cal/cm2

• 3 Piece System- Bib Overalls / Jacket / Hood

Higher Risk Categories• Lab Coats

- Unsafe Additional Leg Protection Needed / Leggings

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•Face Shields

Must Meet ASTM F2178-02

Must Meet ANSI Z87.1

Meet Same Criteria for ATPV Rating Given to Garments Based on ASTM F1958

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•Face Shields

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Proper Storage Will Prolong Life of Face Shield

Clean With Mild Soap and Warm Water

DO NOT USE

Cleaners with Abrasives

Dish Soap with Scents

Petroleum Based Cleaners


• Insulating Gloves OSHA 1910.333(a)(1)

Rubber Insulating Gloves are among the most important articles of personal protective equipment for electrical workers. They are the first line of defense for contact with any energized components or lines.

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ASTM Labeling Chart

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Types of Rubber

• Two Types of Rubber- Type I

Flexible Corona Cutting UV

- Type II Less Flexible Only Available in CL00 and CL0 Very Durable

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Glove Inspection• Working around sharp object, in

close proximity to energized parts

• Gloves must be inspected prior to each use

• There are two ways to inspect gloves- Manual - Portable glove inflator

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Gloves Reject Criteria

Rejection of Gloves-Cuts-Punctures-Ozone checking-Corona Cutting-Embedded foreign materials

-Oil markings-Gloves that leak air.

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Gloves TestingThe interval between electrical retest for issued Rubber Gloves shall not exceed six monthsGloves that have been electrically tested but not issued shall not be placed into service unless they have been electrically tested within previous twelve months

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Gloves Storage

• Rubber gloves should be stored in glove bags

• Do not store more than one pair of gloves in each bag

• Do not store on or in front of truck heaters.

• Do not roll , fold or tape

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Glove Liner

Glove liners made from stretch fabric accommodate a range of hand sizes, absorb perspiration and improve wearer comfort and dexterity.

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Typical Products Containing Petroleum Products

• Washing detergents- Safe Alternative -

Salisbury’s Salco Cleaner.• Hand soaps- Use Salisbury’s

Rub-Out hand cleaner.• Baby powder-Use Salisbury’s

10-4 Glove Dust.

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Application

• Sizing of Rubber Gloves- To determine the

proper size, measure the distance around the palm of the hand between the thumb and forefinger

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Leather Protector Gloves

Leather Protector Gloves should always be worn over electrical insulating gloves to provide needed mechanical protection against abrasion or cuts. Leather protectors should never be used as work gloves and work gloves should never be used as protectors.

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Arc Flash & Gloves

• NFPA 70E Requires that Voltage Rated Gloves and Protectors Must Be Worn in the Presence Of Voltage But Does Not Discuss Arc Ratings for Gloves.

• NFPA 70E Does Say That Leather Gloves Offer Good Arc Flash Protection

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Insulated Tools

• NFPA 70E 130.7(D)(1)-• Employees Shall Use Insulated Tools and/or Handling Equipment When Working Inside the Limited Approach Boundary of Exposed Live Parts Where Tools or Handling Equipment Might Make Accidental Contact…..

• Both NFPA 70E and OSHA Require Insulated Tools When Working On or Near 50V or More While Energized

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Insulated Tools

• ASTM F1505• OSHA 1910.333(c)(2)• Tested to 10,000V• Max Use 1000V• Must Have Two Color Coating if

Coated Tool• Must Show Symbol For Use in

Live Voltage Situation

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•Blankets

• Blankets, as all other insulating products (except rubber gloves, used with leather protectors) are designed to provide protection against accidental contact with energized parts

• Salisbury Insulating Blankets, compliant with ASTM D1048 specification, are flexible and feature a reinforced beaded edge and eyelets for added strength and tear-resistance

• Salisbury insulating blankets are available in Type I – natural rubber and Type II SALCOR ® rubber

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Roll Blankets

Salisbury is offering insulating blanket material on a roll. Salisbury’s insulating Roll Blankets, made from a high-strength fabric-reinforced TYPE II rubber or PVC clear blankets, allow workers to custom cut the blanket to fit each job assignment. The product is available in three classes: Class 00 (500v), Class 0 (1,000v) and Class 1 (7,500v). PVC is class 1 only

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Insulated Rescue Hooks

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An invaluable tool for any workplace, Salisbury’s rescue hook is used to withdraw an injured worker from a hazardous area. Confined spaces, vaults and the vicinities of electrical cabinets and switch gear are some of the places where the Salisbury Insulated Rescue Hook is a must.


Newest Electrical Safety Products

Premium Light Weight 40 Calorie Arc Flash Suit

Universal Weight Balancing Shield

Non Spark/Non Magnetic Insulate Tools

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