Do all lab staff know how and when to report accidents, incidents, or nearmisses in oars. Potential exposures to electrical hazards can result from faulty electrical equipmentinstrumentation or wiring, damaged receptacles and connectors, or unsafe work practices. Safety and rules updated 11 january 2019 safety in the electrical laboratory, as everywhere else, is a matter of the knowledge of potential hazards, following safety precautions, and common sense. There are a number of hazards present in any electrical engineering laboratory. Chapter 15, to license people doing electrical work and to adopt and enforce nationally recognized safety codes. Electrical safety in the laboratory environmental health. You should come to class prepared with any prelab assignments or instructions that have been given. Electrical safety precautions and basic equipment protocol jove.
Hvac school introduces the anatomy of electrocution, arc flash and an intro to ppe and lockouttagout. Inspect power cords for cuts or abrasions that revel bare copper wire. Safety instructions electronics lab advanced electrical. Adherence to the following rules and procedures can significantly reduce the electrical hazards one might encounter in the workplace and ensure compliance with. We also would like to thank jonathan smith for his corrections and suggestions for improving the text. Its vitally important to take safety precautions when working with electricity. The general laboratory safety manual provides control measures essential for.
Laboratory use policy and safety guidelines department of electrical and computer engineering roy g. All laboratory operations contain some elements of. Like almost every other workplace, laboratories contain electronic equipment. The most uptodate version is located on the esv website. The electrical safety rules govern our work practices to ensure all employees or persons, including visitors and contractors, comply with essential energys safety policies and procedures. An understanding of these principles is essential for comprehension of oshas electrical safety standards.
Wearing the proper protective clothing is the best way to protect yourself while working in the laboratory. This handbook provides policies and guidelines for safe laboratory work. It is recognised within arqiva that electrical work is a high risk activity. Caltech posts prop 65 warning signs throughout the workplace. I will cooperate to the fullest extent with my instructor. The eee department requires the students, staff, and faculty to adhere to basic general laboratory safety rules in all department operated labs in santa clara and riverside halls. But while the emsd ensures electrical safety through the enforcement of the electricity legislation, we, as end users, must also do our part, if for no other reason than protecting the safety of ourselves, those around us, and those who we care about. Page 7 of 49 efcog electrical safety improvement project electrical current basically, electrical hazards can be categorized into three types. Always wear long pants, safety glasses, and a lab coat when working with hazardous materials in the laboratory. Detects a difference in current between the black and white circuit wires could happen when electrical equipment is not working properly causing a current leakage known as ground fault. Laboratory use policy and safety guidelines department of. This paper presents the basics of laboratory safety.
Report all accidents, injuries, and breakage of glass or equipment to instructor immediately. Safety rules in the laboratory national university of. Scope and purpose these electrical safety rules establish the minimum standards to be used, in. Department of electrical and computer engineering safety committee. It should address qualifications, tools, protective equipment, approval levels and attendance required for. Do not handle electrical equipment when hands, feet or body are wet or perspiring, or when standing on a wet floor. Electrical safety manual lawrence berkeley national laboratory.
Lab safety standards pertain to protective clothing and equipment such as lasers, as well as procedures and lab designs that promote safety. The safety precautions procedural section covers the major guidelines and. Laboratory manual electrical engineering laboratory iv part a. The laboratory is a place for scientific research, and as such, staff and students should not engage in idle gossip while working. Safety rules help you control your and others risk of injury or death from workplace hazards. The second type of hazard is electrical burns and the third is the effects of blasts which include pressure. In the laboratory, workers may be exposed to electrical hazards including electric shock, arc blasts, electrocutions, fires and explosions. I realize that i must obey these rules to insure my own safety, and that of my fellow students, instructors and teaching assistants. Arcflash and other electrical safety hazards 27 electrical safety hazards 27 electric shock 27 arcflash and arc blasts 28 arcflash metrics 29 arcblast effect 31 light and sound effects 31 electrical hazard analysis 32 shock hazard analysis 32 approach boundaries 32 flash hazard analysis 34 arcflash calculations 35. Safety procedures for persons working in research laboratories. I agree to read and follow all safety rules outlined in this booklet. Upon completion of the lecture, accompanying video, required readings and clinical rotations, the student will be able to.
Laboratory manual electrical engineering laboratory. Laboratory manual electrical engineering laboratory iv. The laboratory is a place for scientific research, and as such, staff and students should not engage in. The hazards associated with the use of electricity include electrical shock and electrical fires caused by shorts and overloaded circuits or wiring. Over the years, osha has promulgated rules and published guidance to. Clean all laboratory equipment and return to their locations. This manual introduces basic safe practices, and covers the schools primary hazard, namely electricity, in some detail. I agree to abide by all of the rules within the guidelines and included in the lab safety manual, chemical hygiene plan and other training i have. Pay close attention to any cautions described in the laboratory exercises. Read all the tech tips, take the quizzes and find our handy calculators. A safe work environment is not always enough to control all potential electrical hazards. Electrical safety is important in every work environment. Laboratory safety standards are in use in clinical and chemical labs, testing labs, and research and development labs in both industrial and educational facilities. Such probes are more expensive and require manual or automatic offset adjustment.
The following sections cover circuit breaker loads, electrical grounding, electrical safety guidelines, and electrical emergency response. Section iiimachine specific safety rules and tests. Laboratory safety is governed by numerous local, state and federal regulations. I agree to report all injuries to my foreman immediately, no matter how minor the. The purpose of this section is to advise laboratory occupants to develop and utilize appropriate work procedures for electrical safety and to remediate electrical hazards when possible. Safety instructions for the electronics lab, advanced electrical engineering lab course ii. The first and most commonly recognized hazard is electrical shock. Lab safety rules for students lab safety rules for students.
Laboratory safety guidance occupational safety and. Safety must not be compromised and some ground rules need to be followed first. The circuit breaker type includes the functions of a standard circuit breaker with the additional. The typical laboratory contains a wide variety of electricallypowered equipment including stirrers, shakers, pumps, hot plates, heaters, power supplies, ovens, and electrophoresis equipment. These and all electrical devices used in the lab setting present a potential danger of injury due to electric shock, fires due to poorly installed or maintained systems and fires due to sparks serving as. No deviation from approved equipment opera tin g procedures is permitted. Read the owners manual and follow manufacturers safety instructions. Electrical safety for staff and students in eecs instructional laboratories never work alone if you are working with energized circuits or equipment over 50 volts peak, make sure that at least one other person can see you and hear you.
The standard unit for measuring electrical current. Electrical hazards for laboratory employees and students usually include shock, burn, or fire hazards. It is the responsibility of every staff and student to ensure that the laboratory is a safe environment for everyone. The sign must clearly communicate that the chemical in question is known to the state to cause cancer, or birth defects or other reproductive harm. Pdf this paper presents the basics of laboratory safety and point out the most common types of safety hazards in the science laboratory.
Laboratory workers are exposed to numerous potential hazards including chemical, biological, physical and radioactive hazards, as well as musculoskeletal stresses. Agreement i have read and agree to follow all of the safety rules. Electrical safety rules help prevent the misuse of electronic instruments, electric shocks and other injuries, and ensure that any damaged equipment, cords, or plugs are reported to the appropriate authorities so they can be repaired or replaced. Science safety rules and procedures before lab at all times while in the lab area you must follow all classroom rules and behave in an appropriate manner or you will not be allowed to participate in laboratory activities. List some electrical safety tips that all workers must adhere to when working with any of the following. Electrical safety precautions and basic equipment protocol. Purpose of the safety handout purpose of this document is to ensure the safe and smooth execution of the electronics lab, advanced electrical engineering lab course ii.
Lab specific hazardous waste rules engineering laboratory safety guidelines agreement i have read the engineering laboratory safety guidelines, and i understand its contents. While electricity is in constant use by the researcher, both within and outside the laboratory, significant physical harm or death may result from its misuse. These guidelines are by no means inclusive of all necessary precautions, and local electrical safety rules and regulations should be followed. Lab health and safety electrical safety in the lab. The basic guidelines regarding the safe handling of electricity documented below will help you while working with electricity. Electrical safety is for everyone because even contact with the standard 117 volt electrical circuits, which we constantly use, can be lethal under certain conditions. Electrical injuries an arc flash is a release of energy caused by an electric arc figure 262.
Laser laboratory safety students who intend to use laser systems must read the radiation protection office rpo. Ground fault detected gfci can shut off electricity flow in as little as 140 of a. In addition, sparks from electrical equipment can serve as an ignition source for flammable or explosive vapors or combustible materials. Printed copies of this document may not be the latest. Electrical utility safety rules this page is for the employer to record, if desired, to whom this rule book has been issued. Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes when heating substances, dissecting, etc. Electrical workers safety handbook 1 a c k n o w l e d g m e n t handbook acknowledgment this is to acknowledge that i have received my copy of the electrical workers safety handbook. Safety in the electrical laboratory, as everywhere else, is a matter of the knowledge of potential hazards, following safety precautions, and. Definitions the following definitions help clarify general electrical safety. Avoid water at all times when working with electricity. Safety is the most important practice in an electrical engineering laboratory. If you have further questions about electrical hazards or suspect a potential hazard in your laboratory please contact environment, health and safety at 9199625507. Be very aware of the location of power cords to avoid tripping and damage to persons.
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