Title :
Electrical safety myths and facts 2
Author_Institution :
Shermco Ind., Inc., Irving, TX, USA
Abstract :
This paper reviews some of the more common electrical safety myths and misconceptions field electrical workers often have. Many of these misconceptions continue in spite of training and education. Some are handed down from worker to worker, similar to tribal knowledge. The real danger from these misconceptions is that they impede the truth and cause electrical workers to misjudge hazards and risks.
Keywords :
electrical safety; hazards; personnel; electrical safety; field electrical workers; Arc discharges; Circuit breakers; Clothing; Hazards; Maintenance engineering; Testing; Tires; Myths; NFPA 70B; NFPA 70E; OSHA; electrical safety; electrical shock; misconceptions;
Conference_Titel :
Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 2014 IEEE IAS
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-2099-0
DOI :
10.1109/ESW.2014.6766888
