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Whenever you work with power tools or on electrical circuits,there is a risk of electrical hazards, especially electrical shock.Anyone can be exposed to these hazards at home or at work.Workers are exposed to more hazards because job sites can becluttered with tools and materials, fast-paced, and open to theweather. Risk is also higher at work because many jobs involveelectric power tools.

Electrical trades workers must pay special attention to electricalhazards because they work on electrical circuits. Coming incontact with an electrical voltage can cause current to flowthrough the body, resulting in electrical shock and burns. Seriousinjury or even death may occur. As a source of energy, electricityis used without much thought about the hazards it can cause.Because electricity is a familiar part of our lives, it often is nottreated with enough caution. As a result, an average of oneworker is electrocuted on the job every day of every year!


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Arc Blasts / flash :Arc-blasts / flash occur when powerful, high-amperage currents arc through the air. Arcing isthe luminous electrical discharge that occurswhen high voltages exist across a gap between

conductors and current travels through the air.This situation is often caused by equipmentfailure due to abuse or fatigue. Temperatures ashigh as 35,000F have been reached in arc-blasts. A common example of arcing is the flash

you sometimes see when you turn a light switchon or off. This is not dangerous because of thelow voltage.


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Electrical Safety Matting 650 Volt Working


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Natural rubber based electrical mattingproduced in rolls, 9.5mm nominal thicknesswith continuous 2mm high ribbed pattern and

providing safe working with 650 voltequipment. Working voltage continuouslymarked on reverse side.


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Tensile strength: 5MPa, min BS 903 [measuredafter ageing for 10 days at 70 in air oven]

Elongation at break 250% min BS 903 [before &after ageing]

Compression set 10% max BS 903 [assessedusing constant load methods described in BS921]


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Electrical breakdown strength: 15kv, mintested to BS:921

Leakage current: 160mA/m tested to BS:921

Thickness: 8.5mm, min Weight: 16kg/m, approx


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All products are test stamped for proof of authenticity and quality

assurance. Optionally, you may consider wearing a leaver glove overthe top of the electrician's gloves for further protection against

arcing and mechanical hazards.


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Logging Standards Electrical Standards

Hazardous Noise Standards

Respiratory Protection Standards Chemical-Specific Standards


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Electric shock

Flash burns

Falling

Hand and Eye injuries Hearing loss

Crushing, cuts or

losing a body part

Ergonomic injuries


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Remove all jewelry from hands and wristsbefore putting on gloves.

No rings, watches, bracelets and etc.

Do not expose gloves to extensive sunlight.


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Inspecting the tool before use

Read Tool Owners Manual prior to use

Using PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Using guards

Properly storing and maintaining the tool

Keep the workplace neat and free of clutter

Using safe handling techniques


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Dont use in explosive or flammable atmosphere Inspect tool before use to ensure:it is clean,that moving parts operate freelythe barrel is free from obstructions and has

the proper shield, guard, and attachments

Dont load the tool unless using immediately

Dont leave a loaded tool unattended

Keep hands clear of the barrel end

Never point the tool at anyone

Store unloaded in a locked box


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First priority is to receive prompt medicalattention (call 999/ambulans)

Report all work-related accidents, injuriesor illnesses to your supervisor Regardless of severity

Paperwork to be filled out Incident Report

Workers Compensation


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