Electrical Safety

and

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Introduction

Electrical safety is one of the most important aspects of electrical work. During my career in the electrical power utility industry, this fact was indelibly imprinted on my mind, which not only helped me on the job, but off the job as well. I do believe that repetition was the key. So, on this site and in these blogs, you’ll find a return to this subject matter often. Because this site, my courses and this blog, reaches thousands of students internationally, I’m going start off with my first safety blog with seemingly a simplistic approach, but after I set the foundation, I will move on to more sophisticated safety topics in later posts.

Electrical professionals must follow all local, state, and federal regulations when they are working with electricity. There are several items of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that electrical professionals must wear in order to protect themselves and others.

There are several items of PPE Personal Protective Equipment that electrical professionals must wear in order to protect themselves and others.

PPE Personal Protective Equipment is required by law, and is essential to the safety of people working on electrical equipment. The following types of PPE must be worn at all times:

Rubber-soled shoes or boots
Leather work gloves (insulated)
Protective clothing covering the arms, legs, and torso (this may or may not include fire retardant material)

Electrical professionals must also wear their hard hat in addition to these items.

A hard hat is a very important piece of protective equipment

Gloves protect the hands from the elements, cuts, scrapes, and in some cases serious burns

Boots help to protect your feet from falling objects and also from electrocution.

Boots can help to protect your feet from falling objects and also from electrocution.

Electrical safety is important.
Boots should be made of leather or rubber, insulated, and high enough to protect your ankles. They should also be non-conductive (electrical resistive).

Safety glasses can protect the eyes from flying debris.

Conclusion

The electrical safety rules are simple and easy to understand, but not always easy to follow. Electrical professionals should remember that electricity is a dangerous thing and must be treated with respect at all times.

Electrical Power Systems Training by PSPT -----(Power Systems Protection Training)-----

Basic Electrical Learning

Conductors and Insulators are investigated along with their connected components, Capacitors, Inductors, and how they are influenced by Electromagnetism.

The abbreviations AC and DC are often used to mean simply alternating and direct, as they are applied to current or voltage.

Advanced Electrical Learning

“A Per-Unit System ” is the expression of system quantities as fractions of a defined base unit quantity. Calculations are simplified because quantities expressed as per unit do not change when they are referred from one side of a transformer to the other.

In these courses, you will learn exactly what Per Unit Analysis is, the main advantages of using it, how manufacturers of equipment use and rate their products, and the technique of converting to and from the Per Unit system.

Several examples of working with Per Unit are demonstrated in this crisp clear presentation. When you finish you will have a though understanding of this subject.

It is important for all power engineers and technicians to be familiar with the concept of Per Unit as it is being used and referred to every day in power flow, short circuit evaluation, and motor starting studies.

An understanding of this method is essential for the understanding of fault analysis and modern-day protection schemes. These courses will provide you with the knowledge to comprehend the concept and how it is applied.

Supplemental Electrical Lessons

Specialized Electrical Lessons

Specialized lessons include the “Protection & Control(P & C)” principles of high voltage stations. HV Bus Differential Protection is studied along with restrictions due to CT saturation & mismatch and its solution, “Restraint Differential Protection”.

Transformer Connections: (Y – Y; Delta – Delta; Y – Delta; Delta – Y & Y – Zag Zig) are examined along with Transformer Clock System Vector Nomenclature.

Lastly, there is a special section dedicated to “Single and Three-Phase Metering “, including old analog and new digital kilowatt-hour meters.

Conclusion

Blog #3 - PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Electrical Safety

and

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Introduction

Electrical professionals must follow all local, state, and federal regulations when they are working with electricity. There are several items of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that electrical professionals must wear in order to protect themselves and others.

There are several items of PPE Personal Protective Equipment that electrical professionals must wear in order to protect themselves and others.

PPE Personal Protective Equipment is required by law, and is essential to the safety of people working on electrical equipment. The following types of PPE must be worn at all times:

Rubber-soled shoes or boots

Leather work gloves (insulated)

Protective clothing covering the arms, legs, and torso (this may or may not include fire retardant material)

Electrical professionals must also wear their hard hat in addition to these items.

A hard hat is a very important piece of protective equipment

Gloves protect the hands from the elements, cuts, scrapes, and in some cases serious burns

Boots help to protect your feet from falling objects and also from electrocution.

Boots can help to protect your feet from falling objects and also from electrocution.

Electrical safety is important.

Boots should be made of leather or rubber, insulated, and high enough to protect your ankles. They should also be non-conductive (electrical resistive).

Safety glasses can protect the eyes from flying debris.

Conclusion

The electrical safety rules are simple and easy to understand, but not always easy to follow. Electrical professionals should remember that electricity is a dangerous thing and must be treated with respect at all times.

PSPT Electrical Power Systems Training by PSPT Power Systems Protection Training

Get ready for a wealth of information, engaging content, and an enhanced learning experience as we continue to grow and share valuable insights.

Stay connected, stay curious, and explore the possibilities!

Electrical Power Systems Training by PSPT -----(Power Systems Protection Training)-----

Basic Electrical Learning

Conductors and Insulators are investigated along with their connected components, Capacitors, Inductors, and how they are influenced by Electromagnetism.

The abbreviations AC and DC are often used to mean simply alternating and direct, as they are applied to current or voltage.

Advanced Electrical Learning

“A Per-Unit System” is the expression of system quantities as fractions of a defined base unit quantity. Calculations are simplified because quantities expressed as per unit do not change when they are referred from one side of a transformer to the other.

In these courses, you will learn exactly what Per Unit Analysis is, the main advantages of using it, how manufacturers of equipment use and rate their products, and the technique of converting to and from the Per Unit system.

Several examples of working with Per Unit are demonstrated in this crisp clear presentation. When you finish you will have a though understanding of this subject.

It is important for all power engineers and technicians to be familiar with the concept of Per Unit as it is being used and referred to every day in power flow, short circuit evaluation, and motor starting studies.

An understanding of this method is essential for the understanding of fault analysis and modern-day protection schemes. These courses will provide you with the knowledge to comprehend the concept and how it is applied.

Supplemental Electrical Lessons

Specialized Electrical Lessons

Specialized lessons include the “Protection & Control(P & C)” principles of high voltage stations. HV Bus Differential Protection is studied along with restrictions due to CT saturation & mismatch and its solution, “Restraint Differential Protection”.

Transformer Connections: (Y – Y; Delta – Delta; Y – Delta; Delta – Y & Y – Zag Zig) are examined along with Transformer Clock System Vector Nomenclature.

Lastly, there is a special section dedicated to “Single and Three-Phase Metering“, including old analog and new digital kilowatt-hour meters.

Conclusion

Electrical Safety

and

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

Introduction

Electrical professionals must follow all local, state, and federal regulations when they are working with electricity. There are several items of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) that electrical professionals must wear in order to protect themselves and others.

There are several items of PPE Personal Protective Equipment that electrical professionals must wear in order to protect themselves and others.

PPE Personal Protective Equipment is required by law, and is essential to the safety of people working on electrical equipment. The following types of PPE must be worn at all times:

Rubber-soled shoes or boots

Leather work gloves (insulated)

Protective clothing covering the arms, legs, and torso (this may or may not include fire retardant material)

Electrical professionals must also wear their hard hat in addition to these items.

A hard hat is a very important piece of protective equipment

Gloves protect the hands from the elements, cuts, scrapes, and in some cases serious burns

Boots help to protect your feet from falling objects and also from electrocution.

Boots can help to protect your feet from falling objects and also from electrocution.

Electrical safety is important.

Boots should be made of leather or rubber, insulated, and high enough to protect your ankles. They should also be non-conductive (electrical resistive).

Safety glasses can protect the eyes from flying debris.

Conclusion

The electrical safety rules are simple and easy to understand, but not always easy to follow. Electrical professionals should remember that electricity is a dangerous thing and must be treated with respect at all times.

PSPT Electrical Power Systems Training by PSPT Power Systems Protection Training

Get ready for a wealth of information, engaging content, and an enhanced learning experience as we continue to grow and share valuable insights.

Stay connected, stay curious, and explore the possibilities!

“A Per-Unit System ” is the expression of system quantities as fractions of a defined base unit quantity. Calculations are simplified because quantities expressed as per unit do not change when they are referred from one side of a transformer to the other.

Lastly, there is a special section dedicated to “Single and Three-Phase Metering “, including old analog and new digital kilowatt-hour meters.