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While the rainy season this year may seem to have arrived earlier than usual, we are very glad that the hot air has been lifted. Electrical safety tips rainy season stay away from electricity poles, pmt s and sub stations stay away from accumulated water around electrical installations dont attempt to repair electrical system or pull tree limbs off lines portable generators should be installed separately from service connection. Ppt basic electrical safety powerpoint presentation free. Give students handout a electrical safety and you and handout b what all students need to know about electrical safety. Select hand tools that have a textured, nonslip grip. Give awareness not only to electrical workers but as well as awareness at home. Electrical safety training for the manufacturing industry.
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A presentation on the basics of electrical safety, including terminology, an introduction to fundamentals of electricity, and ways to prevent electrocution. Working in the rain occupational safety and health. All about workplace electrical safety every year, more than 300 deaths and 4000 injuries are recorded as a result of workplace electrical hazard. It would take a major meteorological event to stop albertas superhero construction workers. Safety during the rainy season is simple with these 7 tips. Winter season safety suggestions cold weather, winds, bitter rains, and heavy snows cause many concerns for all citizens but for people with special needs, i. Winter weather safety tips on how to protect yourself in winter weather conditions. Use the powerpoint presentation, electrical hazards, to go over the main points of the handouts. Its too late to unplug electronics if thunder is heard. Wear high visibility waterproof protective gear including jackets, trousers, helmets and safety shoesboots with antislip soles. Working in the rain presents several safety hazards. Apr 29, 2016 jonathan zovoe the federal road safety corps has reminded all motorists and other road users to be cautious on the roads as the rainy season has set in.
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Escom is advising its valued customers and the general public that they should always be cautious in order to avoid electricity related accidents during this rainy season by observing the. These workplace safety tips apply to generally wet conditions and flooding. Free safety talks and toolbox talk meeting topics print. Electrical safety tips rainy season stay away from electricity poles, pmts and sub stations. For many workers however, this is simply not an option. Ppt all about workplace electrical safety powerpoint. Ppt smes 2015 10 workers are divided into two categories when working on or near energized equipment qualified workers have had training in avoiding the electrical hazards of working on or near exposed electrical parts unqualified workers have little or no training working on or near premises wiring, wiring for connections to. Safety during the rainy season is simple with these 7 tips 1219 8. May 16, 2019 while the rainy season this year may seem to have arrived earlier than usual, we are very glad that the hot air has been lifted. Now that many places are looking at working through rainy days, it is time to think of the safety precautions that will make sure your employees can stay productive through this season. Portable generators should be installed separately from service connection. Industrial electrical safety, 1991 avo multiamp corporation. Pptsmes 2015 wet areas if you touch a live wire or other electrical component while standing in even a small puddle of water, you will get shocked avoid working in wet conditions whenever possible use approved electrical equipment for wet conditions and do not stand in wet areas when operating electrical equipment 14.
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Many governmental agencies are dedicated to alerting the community to road closures during our thunderstorm season. It takes longer to stop or adjust in wet weather stay toward the middle lanes water tends to pool in the outer lanes drive on the tracks of a vehicle ahead. Safety must not be compromised and some ground rules need to be followed first. Keep a special watch on existing ir track embankment, especially at cutting zone.
Ppt basic electrical safety powerpoint presentation. Umeme electricity safety in the rainy season youtube. Wet weather working staying safe at work rospa workplace. Monsoon precaution ppt crane machine storms scribd. There are places where snow is the major weather event between december and march. Every year, more than 300 deaths and 4000 injuries are recorded as a result of workplace electrical hazard.
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