Most workplaces are literally surrounded by a maze of electrical circuits. Cables, conduits and extension cords deliver electricity to plant, equipment appliances and lights.
The vast majority of people know very little about electricity and this lack of knowledge makes it very difficult for people to recognise potential hazards. Without a basic understanding of how electricity behaves and what effects electricity can have on the human body, it is very difficult to understand what we as individuals can or should do, to reduce the risks associated with specific electrical hazards.
This DVD covers the following:
- Basic facts – definitions and explanations of basic electrical terms.
- Basic rules – states and explains the three basic rules that apply to electricity.
- Rule #1 - Electricity will only travel in a circuit.
- Rule #2 - Electricity will always travel in the path of least resistance.
- Rule #3 - Electricity will always try to travel to the ground.
- Effects of Current on the Human Body – explains what effects different current levels will have on the body. Also explains how the resistance offered by the human body can vary under different circumstances.
- Common Hazards – this section looks at the most common hazards found in the workplace, including overhead power lines and the use of extension cords.
Running Time - 27 Minutes |
