Electrical Safety Handbook

Author:   Dennis Neitzel ,  Mary Capelli-Schellpfeffer ,  Al Winfield ,  Al Winfield
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Edition:   5th edition
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9781260134858


Pages:   688
Publication Date:   21 July 2019
Format:   Hardback
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On-the-job electrical safety essentials—thoroughly revised for the latest procedures and standards This fully updated electrical safety guide is a practical, illustrated source of life-saving information designed for specific work environments. The book has been fully revised and expanded to conform to every current major electrical standard, including NEC, NESC, NFPA70E, IEEE 1584, and OSHA.  Written by experts in electrical operations, maintenance, engineering, construction, and safety, Electrical Safety Handbook, Fifth Edition provides the most up-to-date safety strategies in an easy-to-use format. The book delivers complete details on electrical hazards, safety equipment, management, training, regulatory and legal requirements, accident prevention, and much more. You will find new sections on electrical grounding, heat transfer theory as it relates to the human body, and the medical aspects of electrical trauma.  •Contains comprehensive coverage of every subject on the exam•Includes updated electrical grounding concepts and applications•Written by a team of electrical safety experts

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Author:   Dennis Neitzel ,  Mary Capelli-Schellpfeffer ,  Al Winfield ,  Al Winfield
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Education
Edition:   5th edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.30cm , Height: 4.00cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.384kg
ISBN:  

9781260134858


ISBN 10:   1260134857
Pages:   688
Publication Date:   21 July 2019
Audience:   Adult education ,  Further / Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Hazards of Electricity Introduction Hazard Analysis Shock Description Influencing Factors Arc Definition and Description Arc Energy Release Arc Energy Arc Energy Input Arcing Voltage Arc Surface Area Incident Energy Arc Burns Blast Affected Body Parts General Skin The Nervous System Muscular System The Heart The Pulmonary System Summary of Causes—Injury and Death Shock Effect Arc-Flash Effect Causes of Injury Causes of Death Protective Strategies References Chapter 2. Basic Physics of Electrical Hazards Introduction Electromagnetism Introduction The Four Fundamental Forces (Interactions) of Nature The Electromagnetic Spectrum Electrical Properties of Materials Conductors Nonconductors Physics Considerations in Electrical Fault Conditions Risks Bolted Fault Arcing Fault Review of Foundational Approaches to Interpreting Arcing Phenomena Summary References Chapter 3. Electrical Safety Equipment Introduction General Inspection and Testing Requirements for Electrical Safety Equipment Arc-Flash and Thermal Protection A Note on When to Use Thermal Protective Clothing Thermal Performance Evaluation Clothing Materials Non-Arc-Rated Materials Arc-Rated Materials Work Clothing Arc-Flash Suits Head, Eye, and Hand Protection Head and Eye Protection Hard Hats Safety Glasses, Goggles, and Face Shields Rubber Insulating Equipment Rubber Gloves Rubber Mats Rubber Blankets Rubber Covers Line Hose Rubber Sleeves In-Service Inspection and Periodic Testing of Rubber Goods Hot Sticks Description and Application When to Use How to Use Testing Requirements Insulated Tools Description and Application When to Use How to Use and Care For Barriers and Signs Barrier Tape Signs When and How to Use Safety Tags, Locks, and Locking Devices Safety Tags Locks and Multiple-Lock Devices Locking Devices When and Where to Use Lockout-Tagout Voltage-Measuring Instruments Safety Voltage Measurement Proximity Testers Contact Testers Selecting Voltage-Measuring Instruments Instrument Condition Low-Voltage Voltmeter Safety Standards Three-Step Voltage Measurement Process General Considerations for Low-Voltage Measuring Instruments Safety Grounding Equipment The Need for Safety Grounding Safety Grounding Switches Safety Grounding Jumpers Selecting Safety Grounding Jumpers Installation and Location Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters Operating Principles Applications Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters Safety Electrical One-Line Diagram The Electrician’s Safety Kit References Chapter 4. Safety Procedures and Methods Introduction Electrical Hazard Risk Assessments Working While Exposed to Electrical Hazards The Six-Step Safety Method Think—Be Aware Understand Your Procedures Follow Your Procedures Use Appropriate Safety Equipment Ask If You Are Unsure, and Do Not Assume Do Not Answer If You Do Not Know Job Briefings Definition What Should Be Included? When Should Job Briefings Be Held? Energized or De-Energized? The Fundamental Rules A Hot-Work Decision Tree After the Decision Is Made Safe Switching of Power Systems Introduction Remote Operation Operating Medium-Voltage Switchgear Operating Low-Voltage Switchgear Operating Molded-Case Breakers and Panelboards Operating Enclosed Switches and Disconnects Operating Open-Air Disconnects Operating Motor Starters Energy Control Programs General Energy Control Programs Specific Energy Control Programs Basic Energy Control Rules Lockout-Tagout Definition and Description When to Use Locks and Tags Locks without Tags or Tags without Locks Rules for Using Locks and Tags Responsibilities of Employees Sequence Lock and Tag Application Isolation Verification Removal of Locks and Tags Safety Ground Application Control Transfer Nonemployees and Contractors Lockout-Tagout Training Procedural Reviews Voltage-Measurement Techniques Purpose Instrument Selection Instrument Condition Three-Step Measurement Process What to Measure How to Measure Placement of Safety Grounds Safety Grounding Principles Safety Grounding Location Application of Safety Grounds The Equipotential Zone Removal of Safety Grounds Control of Safety Grounds Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations and Approach Distances Introduction Approach Distance Definitions Determining Shock Hazard Approach Distances Calculating the Arc-Flash Hazard Minimum Approach Distance (Arc-Flash Protection Boundary) Calculating the Required Level of Arc Protection (Arc-Flash Hazard Calculations) Introduction The Lee Method Methods Outlined in NFPA 70E IEEE Std 1584-2018 Software Solutions Required PPE for Crossing the Arc-Flash Hazard Boundary A Simplified Approach to the Selection of Protective Clothing Barriers and Warning Signs Illumination Conductive Clothing and Materials Confined Work Spaces Tools and Test Equipment General Authorized Users Visual Inspections Electrical Tests Wet and Hazardous Environments Field Marking of Potential Hazards The One-Minute Safety Audit References Chapter 5. Grounding and Bonding of Electrical Systems and Equipment Introduction Electric Shock Hazard General Requirements for Grounding and Bonding Grounding of Electrical Systems Grounding of Electrical Equipment Bonding of Electrically Conductive Materials and Other Equipment Performance of Fault Path Arrangement to Prevent Objectionable Current Alterations to Stop Objectionable Current Temporary Currents Not Classified as Objectionable Current Connection of Grounding and Bonding Equipment Protection of Ground Clamps and Fittings Clean Surfaces System Grounding Purposes of System Grounding Grounding Service-Supplied Alternating-Current Systems Conductors to Be Grounded—Alternating-Current Systems Main Bonding Jumper Grounding Electrode System Grounding Electrode System Resistance Grounding Electrode Conductor Grounding Conductor Connection to Electrodes Bonding Equipment Grounding Equipment to Be Grounded Grounding Cord- and Plug-Connected Equipment Equipment Grounding Conductors Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors Use of Grounded Circuit Conductor for Grounding Equipment Ferroresonance Summary Chapter 6. Electrical Maintenance and Its Relationship to Safety Introduction The Safety-Related Case for Electrical Maintenance Overview Regulatory Relationship of Improperly Maintained Electrical Equipment to the Hazards of Electricity Maintenance and the Potential Impact on an Electrical Arc-Flash Hazards Associated with Electrical Maintenance The Economic Case for Electrical Maintenance Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) What Is Reliability-Centered Maintenance? A Brief History of RCM RCM in the Industrial and Utility Arena The Primary RCM Principles Failure Maintenance Actions in an RCM Program Impact of RCM on a Facilities Life Cycle Conclusion The Eight-Step Maintenance Program Introduction Step 1—Plan Step 2—Inspect Step 3—Clean Step 4—Tighten Step 5—Lubricate Step 6—Test Step 7—Record Step 8—Evaluate Summary Frequency of Maintenance Determining Testing Intervals Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) Introduction The Elements of CBM Data Analysis Methods for CBM Maintenance Requirements for Specific Equipment and Locations General Maintenance Requirements Substations, Switchgear, Panelboards, Motor Control Centers, and Disconnect Switches Fuse Maintenance Requirements Molded-Case Circuit Breakers Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breakers Medium-Voltage Circuit Breakers Protective Relays Rotating Equipment Portable Electric Tools and Equipment Personal Safety and Protective Equipment Electrical Safety by Design Introduction Including Safety in Engineering Design Criteria Improved Engineering Standards Conclusion References Chapter 7. Regulatory and Legal Safety Requirements and Standards Introduction The Regulatory Bodies International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Other Electrical Safety Organizations The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)—IEEE C-2 General Description Industries and Facilities Covered Technical and Safety Items Covered The National Electrical Code (NEC)—NFPA 70 General Description Industries and Facilities Covered Technical and Safety Items Covered Electrical Equipment Maintenance—NFPA 70B General Description Industries and Facilities Covered Technical and Safety Items Covered Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace—NFPA 70E General Description Industries and Facilities Covered Technical and Safety Items Covered American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards Overview General Industry Construction Industry Chapter 8. Accident Prevention, Accident Investigation, Rescue, and First Aid Introduction Accident Prevention Individual Responsibility Installation Safety Power System Studies First Aid General First Aid Resuscitation (Artificial Respiration) Heart-Lung Resuscitation Automated External Defibrillator (AED) How an AED Works When Should an AED Be Used? How to Use an Automated External Defibrillator What Risks Are Associated with Using an Automated External Defibrillator? Key Points about Automated External Defibrillators Rescue Techniques General Rescue Procedures Elevated Rescue Confined-Space Rescue Ground-Level Rescue Accident Investigation Purpose General Rules Data Gathering Accident Analysis Chapter 9. Medical Aspects of Electrical Trauma Introduction Statistical Survey Nonoccupational Electrical Trauma Electrical Events Electrocution and Electrical Fatalities Medical Aspects Nonelectrical Effects in Electrical Events Survivor Experience Worker Reflexes Triage and Medical Evacuation Medical and Surgical Intervention Hospitalization Experience Outpatient Care Rehabilitation Focus and Return to Work Planning Reentry to Employment Settings Plateau in Recovery References Chapter 10. Low-Voltage Safety Synopsis Introduction Low-Voltage Equipment Extension Cords Electric Hand Tools Current Transformers Grounding Low-Voltage Systems What Is a Ground? Bonding versus Grounding Voltage Hazards System Grounds Equipment Grounds Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters Safety Equipment Overview Hard Hats Eye Protection Arc Protection Rubber Insulating Equipment Voltage-Testing Devices Safety Procedures General Approach Distances Voltage Measurement Locking and Tagging Closing Protective Devices After Operation Electrical Safety Around Electronic Circuits The Nature of the Hazard Special Safety Precautions Stationary Battery Safety Introduction Basic Battery Construction Safety Hazards of Stationary Batteries Battery Safety Procedures Electrical Hazards of the Home-Based Business Electrical Hazards in the Home Working Alone Working with Employees Evaluating Electrical Safety Electrical Safety Checklists Electrical Inspections by Professionals Chapter 11. Medium- and High-Voltage Safety Synopsis Introduction High-Voltage Equipment Current Transformers Grounding Systems of over 1000 V What Is a Ground? Bonding versus Grounding Voltage Hazards System Grounds Equipment Grounds Safety Equipment Overview Hard Hats Eye Protection Arc Protection Rubber Insulating Equipment Voltage-Testing Devices Safety Procedures General Approach Distances Voltage Measurement Locking and Tagging Closing Protective Devices after Operation Chapter 12. Human Factors in Electrical Safety Introduction Overview Defense in Depth Evolution of Human Factors Visualization Cognitive Ergonomics Summary References Recommended Readings Chapter 13. Safety Management and Organizational Structure Introduction Changing the Safety Culture Electrical Safety Program Structure Electrical Safety Program Development Company Electrical Safety Team Company Safety Policy Assessing the Need Problems and Solutions Program Implementation Examples Company Safety Procedures Results Assessment Employee Electrical Safety Teams Reason Method Safety Meetings Who Attends What Material Should Be Covered When Meetings Should Be Held Where Meetings Should Be Held How Long Meetings Should Be Evaluation of Safety Meetings Outage Reports Safety Audits Description Purposes Procedure The Audit Team Audit Tools Follow-Up Internal versus External Audits Chapter 14. Safety Training Methods and Systems Introduction Safety Training Definitions Training Myths Conclusion Comparison of the Four Most Commonly Used Methods of Adult Training Introduction Classroom Presentation Computer-Based Training (CBT) and Web-Based Training (WBT) Video Training Conclusion Elements of a Good Training Program Element 1: Classroom Training Element 2: On-the-Job Training (OJT) Element 3: Self-Training Conclusion On-the-Job Training Setup Implementation Evaluation Conclusion Training Consultants and Vendors Canned Programs and Materials Tailored Programs Training Analysis Evaluating Training Vendors and Consultants Conclusion Training Program Setup—A Step-by-Step Method Introduction Background A Plan Analyze Design Develop Implement Evaluate Modify Glossary Index

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John Cadick, P.E., is a registered professional engineer and the founder and president of the Cadick Corporation. He is the author of Cables and Wiring (Cengage Learning). Mary Capelli-Schellpfeffer, M.D., M.P.A., is a board-certified physician in general preventive medicine and public health. She is also a consultant to both the NJATC and IEEE standards committees. Dennis K. Neitzel, C.P.E., is a certified plant engineer with more than 30 years of experience in the electrical field. He has served as a principal committee member for NFPA 70E standards since 1992. Al Winfield, works for the Cadick Corporation. He has more than three decades of electrical power experience, having conducted more than 4,500 electrical safe work practices seminars.

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