Electrical Hazards and Accidents

Sets out design, maintenance, and operating procedures for minimizing fires, accidents, and injuries from electricity in the workplace. Addressed to maintenance personnel and engineers, the coverage of government and professional standards, circuits and devices, and the effect of electric shock to humans, might also be useful for managers and accid

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Using a case study approach, this reference provides an introduction to common workplace hazards associated with electricity and proven design, maintenance, and operating procedures for preventing them. It begins with basics of electricity and moves on to the human physiological effects of electric shocks. Succeeding chapters cover selection of conductors and overcurrent protection devices, grounding and electrical equipment in hazardous locations. It also gives an overview of OSHA and National Electric Code standards as well as insights for dealing with electrical fires, reducing static electricity, and lightning protection.