Electrical Hazards
Follow these safety measures to help prevent electrical injuries and fires:
- Make sure that electrical systems are installed by a qualified marine electrician and that electrical systems are inspected regularly.
Damaged wiring can cause an electrical fire.
- Regularly conduct visual inspections of connections, switches and wiring, which may be subject to corrosion from saltwater and damage from use.
- All electrical tools or equipment should undergo a visual inspection before use.
- All portable electric hand and power tools and temporary lighting systems should use Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI).
- Electrical tools and equipment should correspond with the requirements of the job.
- Electrical equipment and tools should be used with proper grounding and circuit protection for the voltage and amperage used.
- Only qualified electricians should attempt repair of electrical tools and equipment in use.
- A Ground Assurance Program should be in place for all electrical tools and equipment used including:
- records of tools inspected and repaired
- records of electrical boxes inspected and repaired
- records of electrical extension cords inspected and repaired
- recall of records of the above
The requirements of the Ground Assurance Program should be performed on a regular basis.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
6-4. All portable electric hand and power tools, and temporary lighting systems on barges should _____.
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