Safety First Aid Group Electrical Safety Poster, Laminated (A2)

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Test all tools for effective grounding with a continuity tester or a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) before use. Wait for the electrical utility to come and they will tell you when it is safe to get out of your vehicle. We live in an age where electricity is a huge part of our everyday lives, but are your children fully aware of the dangers? A well-positioned 'Staying Safe with Electricity' poster can help children remember to be careful and learn some essential rules of safety. This can cause minor effects, such as tingling, and numbness, or in more severe cases it can cause electrical burns and even death. That's why it's important to teach children about the dangers of electricity using electrical safety posters like this one. Always use ladders made with non-conductive side rails (e.g., fibreglass) when working with or near electricity or power lines.

Always use the correct size fuse. Replacing a fuse with one of a larger size can cause excessive currents in the wiring and possibly start a fire. Speak to the line owner, eg the electricity company, railway company or tram operator, before any work begins It is important that you follow the manufacturer's instructions with respect to the use of a GFCI. Test permanently wired GFCIs monthly, and portable devices before each use. Use a GFCI tester. You may also test by pressing the "test" and "reset" buttons. Plug a "night light" or lamp into the GFCI-protected wall outlet (the light should turn on), then press the "TEST" button on the GFCI. If the GFCI is working properly, the light should go out. If not, have the GFCI repaired or replaced. Press the "RESET" button on the GFCI to restore power. Electricity is a deadly workplace hazard that should be handled with caution. Workers need to be aware of the dangers and how to avoid serious injury, which is where our Electrical Safety Poster comes in. With bold graphics and clear messaging, these posters are designed to raise awareness of electrical hazards and encourage safe practices. Electrical Safety Poster Features When the electricity arcs (jumps, or "arcs") from an exposed energized conductor or circuit part (e.g., overhead power lines) through a gas (such as air) to a person who is grounded (that would provide an alternative route to the ground for the electrical current).This electricity safety KS2 PowerPoint answers many important questions that will help children more aware of the dangers of electricity. Use this PowerPoint to introduce the topic to your KS2 class and you could use the following resources to reinforce your teaching on the topic: Arrange inspecting and testing of fixed wiring installations to minimise deterioration leading to danger. This should cover circuits from the meter and consumer unit supplying:

Electricity can cause life-threatening injuries or even death if it's not treated with respect, and electrical safety posters like this one serve to try and stop electrical accidents happening by showing children clearly what they should not do. Do not touch a person or electrical apparatus in the event of an electrical incident. Always disconnect the power source first. Be aware of the dangers of working near or underneath overhead power lines. Electricity can flash over from them, even though machinery or equipment may not touch them You must make sure electrical equipment and installations are maintained to prevent danger, so far as reasonably practicable. This means balancing the level of risk against the measures needed to control the real risk in terms of money, time or trouble. Thermal burns from the heat radiated from an electric arc flash. Ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) light emitted from the arc flash can also cause damage to the eyes.

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equipment that is regularly moved, used frequently, or likely to get damaged, for example in wet or dusty environments Ensure tools are properly grounded or double-insulated. The grounded equipment must have an approved 3-wire cord with a 3-prong plug. This plug should be plugged in a properly grounded 3-pole outlet. Always assume there will be underground cables when digging in the street, pavement and/or near buildings Suspend extension cords temporarily during use over aisles or work areas to eliminate stumbling or tripping hazards. If you must leave the vehicle (e.g., your vehicle catches on fire), exit by jumping as far as possible – at least 45 to 60 cm (1.5 to 2 feet). Never touch the vehicle or equipment and the ground at the same time. Keep your feet, legs, and arms close to your body.

Inspect portable cord-and-plug connected equipment, extension cords, power bars, and electrical fittings for damage or wear before each use. Repair or replace damaged equipment immediately. The work should normally be carried out by a competent person, usually an electrician. How do I know if someone is competent to do electrical work?

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More specialised work, such as maintenance of high-voltage switchgear or control system modification, is almost certainly likely to require additional training and experience. Indirect: this includes damages that are caused by the electricity affecting something else which then affects the individual, such as falling and explosions

Don't work under them when equipment (eg ladders, a crane jib, a tipper-lorry body or a scaffold pole) could come within a minimum of 6 metres of a power line without getting advice. As it is important to understand the regulations governing safety in the workplace, a wallchart may be displayed, for instance, at a common meeting point. This is a great way to broach the need for methodologies, and employees will be prompted to keep in line with protocols such as regular testing of Residual Current Devices (RCDs) and knowing where underground cables run. The classroom will more than likely have a fair few electricity hazards that children can be made aware of using electrical safety posters like this.

Our Electrical Safety Poster contains quality graphics and clear messaging that covers the following: It covers electrical safety in the home, at school and outdoors and includes lots of simple ways that you can help to protect yourself and your children from harm. Do not bypass the on/off switch and operate the tools by connecting and disconnecting the power cord.