Occupational Injuries From Electrical Shock and Arc Flash Events / by Richard B. Campbell, David A. Dini.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Campbell, Richard B., author.

Dini, David A., author.

Contributor:

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Computer Science (Springer-11645)

SpringerBriefs in fire 2193-6595

SpringerBriefs in Fire, 2193-6595

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Quality control.

Reliability.

Industrial safety.

Electronics.

Microelectronics.

Building materials.

Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk.

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation.

Building Materials.

Local Subjects:

Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk.

Electronics and Microelectronics, Instrumentation.

Building Materials.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XX, 78 pages) : 29 illustrations in color.

Edition:

First edition 2016.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2016.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This brief presents information on occupational injuries from electric shock and arc flash events through a review of literature, electrical incident data, and similar sources. It includes pertinent information such as the nature of the incident, adherence to safety requirements, use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and extent of injury. Chapters address arc flash and shock hazards, and the need for empirical incident data on the actual hazards that may be experienced when equipment faults or adverse electrical events occur. Certain tasks where the risk of an arc flash or shock hazard may be lower, such as normal operation of properly installed and maintained equipment, may not require the use of any special PPE. Some of this risk reduction is based on anecdotal data, and the brief details why future research challenges will need more empirical incident data on the actual hazards and associated injuries that may be experienced when equipment faults or adverse electrical events occur. Designed for professionals and researchers in fire protection engineering, workplace electrical tasks, or workplace safety, this brief offers a thorough overview of the trends in electrical injuries and the costs related to those injuries.

Contents:

Introduction

Background

Review of the Literature

Trends in Workplace Electrical Injury

Research into Causes of Electrical Injuries

Review of Select OSHA Investigations of Workplace Electrical Incidents

Discussion.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-1-4939-6508-3

9781493965083

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.