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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
AWARNESS TRAINING
Protection
Overcurrent Protection
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Fuses and circuit breakers open/break the circuit automatically
when too much current flows through them.
This is designed to protect the wiring/equipment from
overheating and possible damage – NOT THE USER
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
 Used in wet and other high-risk areas.
 Stops the flow of electricity when there is
a difference between current leaving and
returning from the outlet.
• Should be tested monthly
 Push test button and then the reset button
Power Extension Cords and Power
Strips
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Extension Cords & Power Strips are for TEMPORARY use only!
 They may not be run through doorways, ceilings or windows
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Power Strips (Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors)
FOR ELECTRONICS ONLY (Computer Equipment etc.)
NOT FOR APPLIANCES (Refrigerator, Microwave Toaster,
Coffee Pot, Water Cooler etc.)
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Do not overload
 The number of outlets on the power
strip does not indicate how many
devices can be connected
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Properly Used Power Strip
EXAMPLES OF A PROPERLY
USED POWER STRIP
 STRIP IS NOT OVERLOADED
 ONLY COMPUTER
(ELECTRICAL) EQUIPMENT
IS ATTACHED TO STRIP
 CORDS ARE KEPT NEAT
 NO EXTENSION CORDS ARE
ATTACHED TO POWER
STRIP
 POWER STRIP IS ATTACHED
DIRECTLY TO WALL
OUTLET-NO EXTENSION
CORD IS USED
Improperly Used Power Strip
EXTENSION
CORD IS USED
WITH POWER
STRIP
EXAMPLES OF AN IMPROPERLY
USED POWER STRIP
 POWER STRIP IS OVERLOADED
DUE TO MINI-FRIDGE,
MICROWAVE, AND TWO-POT
COFFEE MAKER ALL ON ONE
POWER STRIP
 APPLIANCES ARE CONNECTED
TO A POWER STRIP (THEY
SHOULD BE CONNECTED
DIRECTLY INTO A WALL OUTLET)
 POWER STRIP IS NOT
CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE
WALL OUTLET - AN EXTENSION
CORD IS USED
Damaged and Unapproved Devices
Not Permitted:
Cord plug with ground prong missing
Damaged TVSS rated power strip
Adapter enables circuit overload
Damaged and Unapproved Devices
Not Permitted:
Lamp extension cord, also damaged
Power taps
Adapter to change 3-prong plug
to 2-prong eliminating ground
Responsibilities
Entire system must be properly bonded and grounded to
the earth
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Facilities
 Responsible for the system up to the wall outlet (all wiring and
outlets)
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User
 Responsible for the condition of plug and cord of equipment
 Inspect equipment to ensure plugs and cords are not
damaged.
 Do not break off third prong or use adaptors
 No Prong = Not Grounded
Electrical Work
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Electrical work is only to be performed by
qualified individuals
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Contact Facilities X4588 for ALL electrical work
Do not attempt to fix on your own
Attempting to repair equipment
yourself may create a hazard
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Conclusion
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Know and follow safe work rules and practices
 NO EXTENSION CORDS AS PERMANENT
WIRING
 POWER STRIPS ARE FOR ELECTRONICS
ONLY
Contact us at :
Website:
http://www.dallaselectricrepair.com/index.php
 Phone : 214-329-4567
 Fax : 214-324-0033
 Address: Caddell Electric 3730
Dilido Rd, Ste
210 Dallas, Tx 75228.