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Safety Tips |
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| Why
we are at risk |
| Electricity travels by the path
of least resistance to ground. Hence, elements, which are
good conductors of electricity, are more at risk when in
contact with a source of electricity. For instance Metals,
water and human bodies are good conductors of electricity.
The sheer water content of human bodies (approximately
70%) makes human beings particularly susceptible to passage
of electricity. When electricity passes through our body,
it puts enormous stress on the nervous and cardiovascular
systems.
Burns caused by electric 'shocks' may result in serious
injury or death. Hence, electrical safety is something
that should never be taken lightly. Therefore, to ensure
your safety, this section brings you some safety tips,
both when you are out-of-doors, as well as when you are
inside your home.
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| Outdoors |
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- Never touch a fallen power line or anything or anyone
in contact with one. Always assume that the power line
is energized and maintain safe distance. A low-hanging
wire can suddenly move unexpectedly if there is a strong
wind is blowing. Call our Help Line at 011-30813202
to report the incident. In any electrical emergency,
stay calm and call for help.
- Watch for power lines when using a ladder, pruning
trees, carrying long tools or pipes, working on the
roof or installing an antenna.
- Play it safe when you're having fun. Keep kites or
model airplanes away from power lines.
- Don't use electric tools near water or in the rain.
- Never enter a substation or fenced enclosure that
surrounds electrical equipment.
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| Indoors |
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- Licensed Electrical Contractors should do installation
of wiring and electrical fittings/equipment.
- Fans, Switchboards and other electrical equipment
should be properly earthed. · Loose or unsupported
wiring installation should be avoided. Wiring for electric
motors should be done with all three-phase wire bunched
in a metallic conduit, this helps in effective earthling.
The minimum permissible size of earth wire should be
no.14 SWG.
- Metallic supports should not be used for wiring installations.
- When in doubt you should always have your installation
checked by Licensed Electrical Contractor. Even otherwise,
a complete check-up is recommended periodically.
- Fuses of proper rating should be installed. This is
extremely important for safety of the installation and
the user.
- A triple-pole-linked switch protected with no-volt
release and triple pole fuses (for overload purpose)
shall control the motor circuit.
- The connected load of your installation should be
in conformity with the details furnished in the application
form and B&L form.
- Plug points should be of the 3 pin type and installations
should be connected to the plug point should be with
3 core cables and 3 pin plug tops.
- AC motor should not be connected unless the motor
and the installation have suitable devices to limit
the starting current.
- You should Install MCB's in your household circuits
under the guidance of a Licensed Contractors to protect
your appliances as well as your family members from
electrical overloading or short-circuit.
- Don't overload electrical outlets. If you must use
an extension cord temporarily, match the amperage and
wattage limits of the cord and appliance, and do not
use damaged cords. ·
- Stay dry. Keep electric appliances, such as hair dryers,
away from water. Never operate an appliance when wet.
- Keep household appliances in good working order. If
something seems wrong with an appliance or tool, or
if it gives even the slightest shock, disconnect it.
Have it repaired or discard it.
- Never carry appliances by the cords, and remove cords
from outlets by pulling on the plug head. Don't run
cords under rugs or furniture; they could become damaged
or overheated.
- Any plug-in appliance should always be unplugged when
it is not being used. Many people are injured and home
fires started by leaving appliances plugged-in when
not in use.
- Recognize workplace hazards. Keep your tools, work
area and storage space clean and dry. Check cords for
wear and keep tools switched "off" before
plugging or unplugging.
- Be prepared for power outages during storms. Keep
flashlights and batteries where they can be found easily.
Unplug your appliances during storms to prevent lightning
damage, and don't forget lightning can come into your
home through cable television and telephone lines as
well. When power resumes, turn on only necessary items
and do so one appliance at a time to avoid overloading
the electric system.
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| Precautions
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- Keep electrical equipment out of reach of children
- Educate your children about electrical safety. Teach
them never to put fingers or objects into outlets or
appliances, and use outlet covers wherever necessary.
- Don't let your children climb trees near power lines.
Let them play with kites and balloons only in open areas
away from power lines. Even when your kids are flying
kites far away from power lines, static electricity
can build up enough on the kite and string to be dangerous.
If kite string gets caught in power lines, ask them
to leave it alone and not try to remove the string from
the lines.
- Help them recognize "Danger-High Voltage"
signs and identify electric utility equipment. Teach
them to call for help in the event of an electrical
emergency.
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