ELECTRICAL FIRE PREVENTION

ELECTRICAL FIRE PREVENTIONREASONS FOR ELECTRICAL FIREShort circuitOverloadLoose connectionsOverheating of cable due coiling and long operationSubstandard appliances

Some of the damages observed in our electrical connections and equipment

Accumulated dust

Burned cable due to loose connectionYou May be KnowingChem 1 had 6 fire incidents so far and out of this 5 are because of electrical problems90% of fire incidents reported in SADARA is due to electricityAll our previous fire incident statistics proves that major cause of fire is electricity.

4What is expected All electrical connections should be protected from exposed parts/damaged insulations ELCB/GFCIs must be providedELCBs shall be of correct ratingDetermine the load while selecting cableInspect all connections once in every quarter for loose screws/connectorsProper grounding shall be provided and it must be checked at least quarterlyAll electrical appliances must be U/L listedAvoid coiling of live cablesProtect cables from sharp edgesDo not drag or pull the cable hardInspect the cable before every useClean filters of A/C s monthlySwitch off appliances when not in use

OUR ACTIONS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC FIRE

Inspected all connectionsCleaned A/C filtersInspected all sockets(Male and female)Regular inspection and colour coding of electrical appliancesPeriodic maintenanceCareful handling/usageAdequate protection systemProvide weather proof panel boards and receptaclesCompetent technicians for inspection and maintenance

What we can do8To avoid Electrical InjuriesThere are four main types of electrical injuries:Direct:Electrocution or death due to electrical shockElectrical shockBurns Indirect - Falls

8When an electrical shock enters the body it may produce different types of injuries. Electrocution results in internal and external injury to body parts or the entire body often resulting in death. After receiving a jolt of electricity all or part of the body may be temporarily paralyzed and this may cause loss of grip or stability. A person may also involuntarily move as a result of receiving an electrical shock, resulting in a fall. Internal or external burns may result from contact with electricity.9Shock SeveritySeverity of the shock depends on:Path of current through the bodyAmount of current flowing through the body (amps)Duration of the shocking current through the body, LOW VOLTAGE DOES NOT MEAN LOW HAZARD

9Other factors that may affect the severity of the shock are: - The voltage of the current. - The presence of moisture - The general health of the person prior to the shock.

Low voltages can be extremely dangerous because, all other factors being equal, the degree of injury increases the longer the body is in contact with the circuit.

The resistance of the body varies based on: The amount of moisture on the skin (less moisture = more resistance) The size of the area of contact (smaller area = more resistance) The pressure applied to the contact point (less pressure = more resistance) Muscular structure (less muscle = less resistance)

Dos and Don'tsDo plug power equipment into wall receptacles with power switches in the Off position.Do unplug electrical equipment by grasping the plug and pulling. Do not pull or jerk the cord to unplug the equipment.Do not drape power cords over hot pipes, radiators or sharp objects.Dos and Don'tsDo check the receptacle for missing or damaged parts. Do not plug equipment into defective receptacles.Do check for frayed, cracked, or exposed wiring on equipment cords.

Do check for defective cords clamps at locations where the power cord enters the equipment or the attachment plug.

Extension cords should not be used in office areas. Generally, extension cords should be limited to use by maintenance personnelDos and Don'tsDos and Don'tsCheater plugs, extension cords with junction box receptacle ends or other jury-rigged equipment should not be used.Dos and Don'tsConsumer electrical equipment or appliances should not be used if not properly grounded. (Look for the UL Label)Employees should know the location of electrical circuit breaker panels that control equipment and lighting in their respective areas. Circuits and equipment disconnects must be identifiedDos and Don'tsDos and Don'tsTemporary or permanent storage of any materials must not be allowed within 3 feet of any electrical panel or electrical equipment.Any electrical equipment causing shocks or with high leakage potential must be tagged with a Danger tag or equivalent. REMEMBER SOMEBODY IS, ANXIOUSLY WAITING, FOR YOU AT HOME, EVERYDAY, TRY TO REACH, YOUR HOME SAFE.YOUR SAFETY IS THE MINIMUM PROMISE TO YOUR FAMILY