Document ID (ISN) | 107952 |
CIS number |
08-432 |
ISSN - Serial title |
0029-7909 - Occupational Hazards |
Year |
2007 |
Convention or series no. |
|
Author(s) |
Smith S. |
Title |
Protecting against arc flash hazards |
Bibliographic information |
Jan. 2007, p.61-63. Illus. |
Abstract |
In 2005, 250 workers died in the United States after coming into contact with an electrical current, often the result of an arc flash occurring from equipment that had not been de-energized before repair or maintenance work began. Most, if not all, of these deaths could have been prevented by ensuring that workers use fire-resistant personal protective clothing, are properly trained and adopt safe practices such as de-energizing or isolating high-voltage equipment. |
Descriptors (primary) |
protective clothing; electricity; electric arc; fire resistant fabrics; maintenance and repair; safe working methods; live work |
Descriptors (secondary) |
live work equipment; USA; injuries; cost of accidents; fatalities; compensation of occupational accidents; hazard evaluation |
Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
Country / State or Province | USA |
Subject(s) |
Electricity
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Electrical safety
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Browse category(ies) |
Electricity Protective clothing
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