ELECTRICAL SAFETY AWARNESS TRAINING

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY AWARNESS TRAINING
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Protection

• Overcurrent Protection
• Fuses and circuit breakers open/break the circuit
  automatically when too much current flows through
  them.
• This is designed to protect the wiring/equipment
  from overheating and possible damage NOT THE
  USER
• GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
• Used in wet and other high-risk areas.
• Stops the flow of electricity when there is
• a difference between current leaving and
• returning from the outlet.
• Should be tested monthly
• Push test button and then the reset button

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Power Extension Cords and Power Strips

• Extension Cords Power Strips are for TEMPORARY
  use only!
• They may not be run through doorways, ceilings or
  windows
• Power Strips (Transient Voltage Surge
  Suppressors)
• FOR ELECTRONICS ONLY (Computer Equipment etc.)
• NOT FOR APPLIANCES (Refrigerator, Microwave
  Toaster, Coffee Pot, Water Cooler etc.)
• Do not overload
• The number of outlets on the power
• strip does not indicate how many
• devices can be connected

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Properly Used Power Strip

• EXAMPLES OF A PROPERLY
• USED POWER STRIP
• STRIP IS NOT OVERLOADED
• ONLY COMPUTER (ELECTRICAL) EQUIPMENT IS ATTACHED
  TO STRIP
• CORDS ARE KEPT NEAT
• NO EXTENSION CORDS ARE ATTACHED TO POWER STRIP
• POWER STRIP IS ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO WALL
  OUTLET-NO EXTENSION CORD IS USED

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Improperly Used Power Strip

• EXAMPLES OF AN IMPROPERLY
• USED POWER STRIP
• POWER STRIP IS OVERLOADED DUE TO MINI-FRIDGE,
  MICROWAVE, AND TWO-POT COFFEE MAKER ALL ON ONE
  POWER STRIP
• APPLIANCES ARE CONNECTED TO A POWER STRIP (THEY
  SHOULD BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY INTO A WALL OUTLET)
• POWER STRIP IS NOT CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE WALL
  OUTLET - AN EXTENSION CORD IS USED

EXTENSION CORD IS USED WITH POWER STRIP
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Damaged and Unapproved Devices
Not Permitted
Cord plug with ground prong missing
Damaged TVSS rated power strip
Adapter enables circuit overload
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Damaged and Unapproved Devices
Not Permitted
Lamp extension cord, also damaged
Power taps
Adapter to change 3-prong plug to 2-prong
eliminating ground
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Responsibilities

• Entire system must be properly bonded and
  grounded to the earth
• Facilities
• Responsible for the system up to the wall outlet
  (all wiring and outlets)
• User
• Responsible for the condition of plug and cord of
  equipment
• Inspect equipment to ensure plugs and cords are
  not damaged.
• Do not break off third prong or use adaptors
• No Prong Not Grounded

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Electrical Work

• Electrical work is only to be performed by
  qualified individuals
• Contact Facilities X4588 for ALL electrical work
• Do not attempt to fix on your own
• Attempting to repair equipment
• yourself may create a hazard

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Conclusion

• Know and follow safe work rules and practices
• NO EXTENSION CORDS AS PERMANENT WIRING
• POWER STRIPS ARE FOR ELECTRONICS ONLY

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Contact us at -

• Website http//www.dallaselectricrepair.com/index
  .php
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Address Caddell Electric 3730
• Dilido Rd, Ste
• 210 Dallas, Tx 75228.