International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY ASSESSMENT OF POWER INDUSTRY Nitesh Pal1, Sanjay Kumar Sahu2, Sandeep Saha2 1M.Tech. Scholar, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
2Assistant Professor, Bhilai Institute of Technology, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
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toxic gases. This chapter delineates each of these hazards and elucidates their impact on the human body. However, comprehending the nature of these hazards is unproductive unless protective strategies are devised to safeguard workers from potential harm.
Abstract - As one of the most hazardous source at a
construction sites and a symbol of modern construction operations, electricity possesses the capacity of powering all the tools and machineries at any construction site. In this research, the author aims to understand the different underlying electrical safety hazards in power industry and to understand the different methods to identify the underlying hazards. Also the author aims to learn the appropriate remedial measure or recommendations for the identified hazards. The methodology adopted in the research work also uses The objective of this study is to examine the different underlying electrical safety hazards in power industry and to understand the different methods to identify the underlying hazards. A secondary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of the AHP (Analytical Hierarchical Process) method to prioritize the identified flaws in the system so that the important electrical flaws can be addressed first on the basis of a pre-determined priority. Lastly, this research was undertaken to help develop specific best practices concerning electrical operations
Annually, electricity utilization at construction sites results in numerous accidents that can result in electric shocks and burns, potentially leading to severe and even lethal injuries. Furthermore, such accidents can also cause individuals to fall from ladders, scaffolds, and other equipment, exacerbating the damage inflicted by the shock. Additionally, faulty equipment can jeopardize the safety of individuals, such as when a scaffold becomes electrified or short circuits lead to fires. Without a doubt, electricity has become an indispensable aspect of modern life, energizing various sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, commercial, and residential domains. The electricity industry encompasses the production, transmission, distribution, and supply of electricity to both the general public and industries. India's power sector is highly diversified, relying on conventional sources such as coal, gas, hydro, and nuclear power, as well as viable non-conventional sources like wind, solar, and agricultural and domestic waste.
Key Words: Electrical Safety, HIRA, AHP, Power Industry
1.INTRODUCTION
Electric injuries pose a significant threat to individuals, as they can cause a range of multisystem trauma and complications, including cardiopulmonary arrest, cardiac arrhythmia, hypoxia, renal failure, and sepsis. These hazards can also lead to long-term neurological and psychosocial effects that can significantly affect an individual's quality of life. Studies conducted by Pliskin et al. (1994) and Noble et al. (2006) provide evidence of such effects. The primary injury events associated with electrical hazards are electric shocks and arc flash and arc blast. The former occurs when the victim comes into direct contact with electric current, while the latter involves an arc that carries electric current from the source to the victim without physical contact. This phenomenon can produce temperatures as high as 35,000° and can cause severe burns, hearing loss, eye injuries, skin damage from blasts of molten metal, lung damage, and blast injuries. Therefore, it is crucial to take appropriate measures to minimize electrical hazards and protect against electrical injuries. To this end, individuals and organizations must ensure they are knowledgeable about electrical hazards and take steps to prevent them, such as maintaining equipment and using appropriate personal protective equipment (Cooper & Price, 2002; Koumbourlis, 2002; Lee et al., 2000; Workplace Safety Awareness Council).
The utilization of electricity has become an integral and essential component of contemporary life, and as such, it presents numerous safety risks that pose a threat to the wellbeing of people and property. These hazards take the form of electrical shock, burns, injury, fire, and explosions. Despite electricity's automatic nature and its absence of smell, visibility, or sound, its dangers are real and ever-present. In the past, hotels were forced to assure guests that electricity was innocuous, but today, warnings about its dangers are commonplace. The shift from viewing electricity as a silent ally to a perilous hazard has been challenging for many to comprehend until it is too late. Consequently, the implementation of robust electrical safe work practices is necessary to safeguard the welfare of workers. This includes guidelines for personnel qualification, job planning requirements, and management, among other aspects. Comprehending the measures and protocols utilized in a well-designed electrical safety program necessitates an appreciation of the inherent dangers posed by electricity. Although a compact definition of these perils may elude most individuals, the sensation of electric shock is a familiar experience that leaves an enduring impression on the human psyche. Nonetheless, electric shock is but one of several electrical hazards, including arc, blast, acoustic, light, and
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