Electrical Safety In The Workplace

NFPA's far-reaching Electrical Safety in the Workplace teaches individuals safe work procedures and provides companies with a process for defining and implementing effective electrical safety programs. The text draws on the authors' 35 years of experience in developing corporate standards and procedures and electrical safety programs, and is up-to-date with the 1999 NEC(R) and NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety Requirements for Employee Workplaces. Chapters cover critical information about electrical hazards and hazard analysis, explain risk exposure management, and discuss NFPA codes and documents published by OSHA, NEMA, UL, and ANSI. Concepts applicable to both commercial and industrial activities include: persuasive statistics on the benefits of electrically safe workplaces, plus proper practices such as lockout/tagout and responsibility of personnel; advice on designing and implementing electrical safety programs; real-life examples and case studies of electrical accidents; and tips on working with safety professionals and effective workplace auditing procedures.Electrical Safety in the Workplace is a must for professionals involved in construction and heavy industry, electrical contractors, and union and trade group trainers.

Designed not only for reducing the risk in work-related injuries, the NFPA 70E Handbook for Electrical Safety in the Workplace is designed to answer the reason behind the rules and regulations of job-site safety. Illustrations, charts, tables, and photographs are used throughout the handbook to help apply the standards and eliminate confusion. Readers will know what the proper personal protective clothing and equipment is under various conditions thus ensuring safety and reducing accidents. Serving as a convenient, easy-to-follow resource, this manual can help reduce costs and injuries in the workplace.

The NJATC trains top-quality electrical workers across the country. This Second Edition text covers electrical safety requirements and safety-related work practices of OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association electrical safety in the workplace code, NFPA 70E®. Specific topics include electrical safety culture, hazard awareness, design considerations, electrical safety program, training, calculation of short-circuit currents, arc flash hazard analysis methods, PPE, and equipment maintenance. Chapters explore calculations required to comply with NFPA 70E, and techniques that can be applied to significantly reduce or eliminate electrical hazards. Each chapter includes two real-life case studies and recommendations for how these incidents could have been avoided. A must for electrical safety professionals, instructors, electrical workers, and contractors.

100 Questions and Answers on Electrical Safety is an essential guide for electricians needing quick, expert advice on the most critical workplace safety issues. A great resource for fast review of important safety tips, procedures, and guidelines, this handy reference contains frequently asked questions posed to industry expert and Chairman of the NFPA 70E® Committee, Ray A. Jones. Based on the author's many years of experience with industry safety standards and with developing electrical safety programs, these clear and in-depth answers cover a variety of topics such as commonly misunderstood terms, conditions for arc flash, and appropriate personal protective equipment. Also included are Voices of Experience offering true stories from the field. The wealth of information presented in this book makes it an indispensable resource for electricians, contractors, students and instructors, designers, and inspectors.

The NJATC's authoritative electrical experts train top-quality electrical workers across the country. This Third Edition text covers electrical safety requirements and safety-related work practices of OSHA and the National Fire Protection Association electrical safety in the workplace code, NFPA 70E(R). Specific topics include electrical safety culture, hazard awareness, lockout/tagout, justification and assessment of working in hazardous conditions, calculation of short-circuit currents, arc flash hazard analysis methods, PPE, equipment maintenance, and design considerations. Chapters explore calculations required to comply with NFPA 70E, and techniques that can be applied to significantly reduce or eliminate electrical hazards. Each chapter includes one real-life case study and recommendations for how these incidents could have been avoided. A must for electrical safety professionals, instructors, electrical workers, and contractors. Updated to reflect the 2012 Edition of NFPA 70E. New and exciting chapter features enhance learning and synthesis of the material. These include: - Chapter Outline lists the chapter's main topics, providing an overview of what will be learned. - Case Study begins each chapter with an official National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) case study. - References are listed for the reader to consult. - QR codes link the reader to expert online sources and references - Learning Objectives outline the main goals of the chapter - what the reader should understand upon completion. - Figures showcase photos and illustrations from leading electrical safety product manufacturers, reflecting current products and equipment. - Vocabulary terms are bolded and underlined in the chapter prose. Terms are defined at the end of the chapter and in the book's glossary. Definitions are from key sources such as NFPA 70E(R) and OSHA. - Calculations are displayed in an easy-to-read design and explained step-by-step, facilitating comprehension of equations and their application. - 70E Highlights emphasize important points of excerpts from NFPA 70E that directly relate to the material discussed at this point in the chapter. - Background Boxes include additional information or background information that may be beyond the chapter's scope, but helpful to the reader. - Quiz Questions conclude each chapter; multiple-choice questions help the student synthesize and apply the chapter's information.

"With the complete text of the 2009 edition of NFPA 70E, standard for electrical safety in the workplace."