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ARC Training Tools

Learn about electrical hazards, prevention of shocks and fires, lockout/tagout procedures, and emergency response. Understand grounding, safeguards, safety precautions, and dealing with electrical problems effectively.

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ARC Training Tools

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  1. ARC Training Tools • Alabama Retail is committed to partnering with our members to create and keep safe workplaces. • Be sure to check out all of the training tools that are available in our Safety Library. This training tool is brought to you by

  2. Electrical Safety Healthcare Workers—Unqualified

  3. Session Objectives • You will be able to: • Identify electrical hazards • Prevent shocks • Prevent electrical fires • Respond to electrical problems • Understand lockout/tagout • Respond effectively in an emergency

  4. What You Need to Know • How electricity works • Electrical hazards • How to prevent electrical shocks and fires • How to respond to electrical problems • Lockout/tagout procedures • Electrical emergency response

  5. How Electricity Works • Current • Conductors • Insulators

  6. Grounding • Grounding keeps current moving on the right path • Grounding helps prevent shocks • Most electrical equipment is grounded • Grounding is often provided by three-pronged plugs

  7. Other Electrical Safeguards • Circuit breakers shut off power in an overload to prevent overheating • GFCIs are used in wet locations or outdoors and shut off power to prevent shock

  8. Electrical Hazards • Shock • Burns • Loss of muscle control • Internal damage • Cardiac arrest • Death

  9. Electrical Hazards (cont.) • The longer the contact with live electricity, the greater the damage • It doesn’t take much current to hurt you

  10. Electrical Hazards (cont.) • Fire • Explosion

  11. Prevent Shocks • Inspect equipment • Check plugs and connections • Check insulation on cords and wires • Be careful with equipment • Remember, water and electricity don’t mix

  12. Prevent Shocks (cont.) • Keep metal away from electricity • Take extra care outdoors • Report any electrical problems immediately • Remove faulty equipment from service, report it, and tag it

  13. Prevent Fires • Don’t overload outlets or circuits • Don’t damage cords • Be careful where you place cords • Use extension cords only when necessary

  14. Prevent Fires (cont.) • Keep combustibles away from electrical equipment • Use special cords around flammables • Keep equipment clean and properly lubricated • Report any faulty electrical equipment

  15. Electrical Safety Precautions • Do you understand the information that has been presented so far?

  16. Look for and Report Equipment Problems • Defective equipment • Overloaded outlets • Damaged cords and wires • Broken plugs or outlets • Improperly grounded equipment • Combustible or flammable materials near equipment

  17. Leave Electrical Repairs to Qualified Personnel • Only specially trained workers are authorized to make electrical repairs • Do not attempt to make repairs if you are not qualified • Report problems so that necessary repairs can be made

  18. Lockout/Tagout • Lockout prevents unexpected start-up • Locks and/or tags are used keep power off • Be sure to obey warning tags • Never try to remove a lock or operate locked or tagged out equipment

  19. Lockout/Tagout: The Steps • Notification of shutdown • Equipment shutdown • Power shut off at source • Power locked/tagged out

  20. Lockout/Tagout: The Steps (cont.) • Check for stored energy • Double-check that equipment is de-energized • Make repairs • Bring equipment back online

  21. Emergency Response:Electrical Shock • Don’t touch someone in contact with electricity • Turn off the power • Call for help • Give rescue breathing, if necessary • Perform CPR if no pulse

  22. Emergency Response:Electrical Fires • Activate fire alarm • Use an extinguisher approved for electrical fires • Don’t use water • Unplug burning equipment, if possible • Don’t touch hot or burning objects

  23. Emergency Response:Electrical Burns • Rinse minor burns with water and cover • Don’t use cream, lotion, or butter • Get medical attention for serious burns

  24. Dealing with Electrical Problems • Do you understand the information about electrical repairs and emergencies presented in the previous slides?

  25. Key Points to Remember • Be aware of electrical hazards on the job • Take precautions when working with electrical equipment to prevent injuries and fires • Report electrical problems immediately and leave repairs to qualified personnel • Make sure you know how to respond effectively in an emergency

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