Electrical Hazard Spotting

Serial Number

Electrical Hazard

 

Missing / cut earth connection for electrical equipment

 

Missing electrical equipment identification

 

Use of metallic portable electrical tool without proper plug & earthing

 

Single isolation for multiple loads

 

Temporary Cable Installations

 

Open DBs / JBs/motor terminal boxes

 

Portable electric tools without a ‘OK tag’ by VC electrical department

 

Missing pipeline bonding for fuel pipelines (FO,HSD,MS)

 

Any electrical work without valid work permit

 

Defeated interlock in panel feeders (able to open feeders in energized condition)

 

Use of re-wirable fuses in plant

 

Joints in electrical cords for portable electrical tools

Open under-floor cable trenches

 

Storage of extraneous materials near / behind electrical panels

 

Missing RCCB in any VC colony residence / hospital / guest house

 

Welding sparks falling on cables / DBs / JBs

 

Presence of water near electrical equipment (cables, motors, extension boards)

 

Electrical extension boards without a 30 mA RCCB

 

Dust accumulation inside DBs, JBs, motors

 

Installed cables without cable glands

 

Unsupported cables

 

Power sockets fitted with multiple plugs

 

Use of mobile phones in fuel handling areas

 

Flameproof equipment with unused openings / missing bolts

 

Electricians carrying tools in pockets


Submitted by: P.G. Sreejith

pillai_sreejith@hotmail.com

2/25/04