Electrical Safety in Mines

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Electrical Safety in Mines

• Presented by Samantha Taylor
• Tuesday 8-April-03

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Effects of Electrical Current in the Human Body
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Rescue and Resuscitation of Electric Shock Victims

• Rescue the victim from the circuit promptly and
  safely.
• Apply artificial respiration if the victim is not
  breathing, or appears not to be breathing.
• Continue resuscitation without interruption until
  the victim revives.

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Controlling Electrical Hazards

• Services or system ground
• Equipment ground
• Mechanical devices
• Fuses
• Circuit Breakers
• Ground fault circuit interrupters

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• Lights and Lighting Fittings
• Transportable Equipment
• Transportable Generating Sets
• Cranes, Excavators, etc.
• Rubber Gloves, Shoes, Mats, and Insulated Tools
• Electric Arc Welding
• Planned Inspection and Maintenance