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Document ID (ISN)102291
CIS number 03-1351
ISSN - Serial title SST - Santé et Sécurité au Travail
Year 2002
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Soltani C., Kahouach L., Zekri S., Ben Mansour H., Ben Laïba M.
Title Prevention of electrical hazards
Original title La prévention des risques électriques [in French]
Bibliographic information Oct. 2002, No.23, p.2-18. Illus. 22 ref.
Abstract Contents of this feature article on the prevention of electrical hazards: definition of electricity; effects of electricity on the human body; protection against electrical hazards; examples of means of protection against electrical hazards; connection and disconnection procedures; formal procedures and training of personnel.
Descriptors (primary) electricity; electrical equipment; plant safety organization; health hazards; electrical safety
Descriptors (secondary) electrical insulation; earthing; switchgear; static electricity; distribution panels; mobile platforms; mobile cranes; overhead electric lines; electric burns; safe working methods; qualifications; electric shock; safety training in industry; disconnection; shutdown procedure
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceTunisia
Subject(s) Electricity
Broad subject area(s) Electrical safety
Browse category(ies) Electricity