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Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety In and Around the HomeElectrical Safety In and Around the Home
NUECES COUNTYNUECES COUNTY
Risk Management DepartmentRisk Management Department
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Electrical Safety
Incidence of Severe Electrical Injury Incidence of Severe Electrical Injury
1,000 Annual Admissions to Burn Centers Workers Toddlers Older children Do-it-yourselfers
1,000 Annual Admissions to Burn Centers Workers Toddlers Older children Do-it-yourselfers
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Electrical Safety
Electrical Burn Injury TopicsElectrical Burn Injury Topics
Main causes
Special risks to toddlers, older children
Prevention
Immediate first aid response
Main causes
Special risks to toddlers, older children
Prevention
Immediate first aid response
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Electrical Safety
Electricity Dominates Our LivesElectricity Dominates Our Lives
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Electrical Safety
Wall Switches and OutletsWall Switches and Outlets
OutletOutletOutletOutletWall Switch
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Electrical Safety
Small Investment, Big Lifesaver Small Investment, Big Lifesaver
GFCI =
Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter
GFCI =
Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter
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Electrical Safety
Testing a GFCI(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)Testing a GFCI(Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
Test ButtonTest Button
Reset ButtonReset Button
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Electrical Safety
Outlet Locations Needing GFCI ProtectionOutlet Locations Needing GFCI Protection
Kitchen counter top Bathroom Near a wet bar sink Swimming pool, spa, hot tub All outdoor receptacles Work area Garage Crawl space Unfinished room in basement or storage area
Kitchen counter top Bathroom Near a wet bar sink Swimming pool, spa, hot tub All outdoor receptacles Work area Garage Crawl space Unfinished room in basement or storage area
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Electrical Safety
Special Note for Pre-1970 Construction Special Note for Pre-1970 Construction
Homes built before 1970 and not renovated may lack GFCI protection
An electrician should check such homes and install GFCI protection where needed
Homes built before 1970 and not renovated may lack GFCI protection
An electrician should check such homes and install GFCI protection where needed
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Electrical Safety
Capacity Issue: Overloaded Electrical OutletsCapacity Issue: Overloaded Electrical Outlets
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Electrical Safety
Capacity Issue: Approved Power StripsCapacity Issue: Approved Power Strips
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Electrical Safety
Capacity Issue: Circuits and House ServiceCapacity Issue: Circuits and House Service
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Electrical Safety
Extension Cord SafetyExtension Cord Safety
Indoor Outdoor
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Electrical Safety
Extension Cord Safety Inside the HomeExtension Cord Safety Inside the Home
Use on temporary basis only
Keep unplugged when not in use
Keep slack: don’t stretch tight
Do not place across doorways, in heavy traffic areas, under rugs
Do not staple or nail to wall
Do not alter a 3-prong plug to accommodate a 2-hole outlet
Use on temporary basis only
Keep unplugged when not in use
Keep slack: don’t stretch tight
Do not place across doorways, in heavy traffic areas, under rugs
Do not staple or nail to wall
Do not alter a 3-prong plug to accommodate a 2-hole outlet
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Electrical Safety
Check Cords and Plugs for Hazards Check Cords and Plugs for Hazards
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Electrical Safety
Unplug Appliances at the Plug, Not By Its CordUnplug Appliances at the Plug, Not By Its Cord
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Electrical Safety
Check Lamps and Light Fixtures for Bulb Wattage RecommendationsCheck Lamps and Light Fixtures for Bulb Wattage Recommendations
CAUTION: Risk of Fire.Use Maximum 60 Watt Bulb or Lower.
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Electrical Safety
Your Kitchen: Haven or Hazard?Your Kitchen: Haven or Hazard?
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Electrical Safety
Keep Appliances Away from Water on a Dry Surface While in UseKeep Appliances Away from Water on a Dry Surface While in Use
Insert images of Kitchen appliances and their proper/improper use
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Electrical Safety
Remember…Water and Electricity Don’t Mix Remember…Water and Electricity Don’t Mix
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Electrical Safety
Outdoor Household Electrical Safety Outdoor Household Electrical Safety
Assure power source is GFCI-protected
Use proper extension cords
Practice handling equipment before connecting to power source
Never use in wet conditions
Assure power source is GFCI-protected
Use proper extension cords
Practice handling equipment before connecting to power source
Never use in wet conditions
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Electrical Safety
Outdoor Extension Cord Safety Outdoor Extension Cord Safety
Do not use “indoor” cords outdoors
Determine needed length and cord gauge
Store all cords indoors when not in use
Do not use “indoor” cords outdoors
Determine needed length and cord gauge
Store all cords indoors when not in use
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Electrical Safety
Avoid Severing Outdoor Extension CordsAvoid Severing Outdoor Extension Cords
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Electrical Safety
Look UP and LiveLook UP and Live
Ladder Pruning Saw
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Electrical Safety
Call Before You Dig!Call Before You Dig!
Call Before You Dig!
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Electrical Safety
Call Before You Dig. Don’t Get Burned.Call Before You Dig. Don’t Get Burned.
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Electrical Safety
Avoid Power Lines Avoid Power Lines
Never attempt to retrieve any item from an overhead wire
Keep kites and balloons away from power lines
Climbing trees near a power line is doubly hazardous
Never attempt to retrieve any item from an overhead wire
Keep kites and balloons away from power lines
Climbing trees near a power line is doubly hazardous
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Electrical Safety
Emergency Care of Electrical BurnsEmergency Care of Electrical Burns
Protect yourself first
–Don’t be the next victim
–Don’t touch patient until the power is off
– If you are unsure how to turn power off,wait for qualified help to arrive
–Never use water on an electrical fire
Protect yourself first
–Don’t be the next victim
–Don’t touch patient until the power is off
– If you are unsure how to turn power off,wait for qualified help to arrive
–Never use water on an electrical fire
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Electrical Safety
When the Injured Person is Safely Away from and No Longer in Contact with ElectricityWhen the Injured Person is Safely Away from and No Longer in Contact with Electricity
Assess airway, breathing and circulation
If the person is not breathing or has no pulse start CPR and call 9-1-1
Continue CPR as needed before focusing on the burn injury
Assess airway, breathing and circulation
If the person is not breathing or has no pulse start CPR and call 9-1-1
Continue CPR as needed before focusing on the burn injury
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Electrical Safety
If the Person is Conscious and BreathingIf the Person is Conscious and Breathing
Stop the burning process; cool with water
Call 9-1-1
In high voltage injuries, do not move patient, to limit potential damage from fractures
Remove jewelry and constrictive clothing
Cover the person and keep warm until emergency personnel arrive
Stop the burning process; cool with water
Call 9-1-1
In high voltage injuries, do not move patient, to limit potential damage from fractures
Remove jewelry and constrictive clothing
Cover the person and keep warm until emergency personnel arrive
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Electrical Safety
Why Electrical Burns Always Need Medical CareWhy Electrical Burns Always Need Medical Care
Electric current strongest at contact points
Contact points do not predict scope of damage to underlying tissue
Contact can make heart beat irregularly or stop
Injured patient may need cardiac monitoring
Electric current strongest at contact points
Contact points do not predict scope of damage to underlying tissue
Contact can make heart beat irregularly or stop
Injured patient may need cardiac monitoring
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Electrical Safety
ConclusionConclusion
All electrical injuries are potentially severe and should be seen by a physician
Most electrical injuries around the home are preventable
Always use proper care when using electrical appliances
All electrical injuries are potentially severe and should be seen by a physician
Most electrical injuries around the home are preventable
Always use proper care when using electrical appliances
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Be Aware!Be Aware!Always be careful when using electricity
QUESTIONS?
Contact Risk Management
Always be careful when using electricity
QUESTIONS?
Contact Risk Management