How to Minimize the Risks of an Electrical Shock on a Ship?
If you
are new to a ship, the first few days might leave you confused, lost, and
extremely apprehensive as to how are you going to spend the rest of your days
of your contract on the ship safely without confronting any accidents. The huge
matrix of pipes, the complex machinery, and the massive bunch of wires which
runs without any restrictions in different directions might leave you a bit
messed up in your mind. It is during this vulnerable mindset, you can come
across the worst accident that has happened to you.
When we
talk about accidents on a ship, an electrical shock is the worst of all kinds.
Electrical wires and connections are present everywhere on a ship and it is
important to escape them to prevent yourself and others from getting a major
electrical shock. Moreover, it is said that a person on board a ship gets an
electrical shock mainly due to its negligence and unawareness. In this article
we will learn as to how you can save yourself and others from an electrical
shock on board a ship. Also find out what all precautions you should take to
minimize the risk of an electrical shock on board.
Steps
to Minimize the Risk of an Electrical Shock On board
1)
Start with the first round of the day; check all electrical motors, wiring, and
switches, for abnormal sounds, variation in temperatures, and loose
connections.
2)
Ensure that all electrical connections are inside the panel box so that no one
can touch them accidently.
3)
In accommodation area multiple socket plugs shouldn’t be used.
4) Turn
off the breaker before starting any work on an electrical system.
5)
Use ply card and notice board as much as possible to inform others about the
ongoing work to avoid accidental starts.
6)
Double check the electrical tools like portable drills for any loose wires
before attempting any job.
7)
Always wear protective clothing, rubber gloves, rubber knee pads and safety
shoes to avoid risk of shock.
8)
Use electrically insulated handle tools for working or checking electrical
system.
9)
Before working, remove jewellery wrist band and other conductive items.
10) When working or
removing multiple wires, tape off all but the one wire you are working on.
11) Try as much as
possible not to work on live system and even if you do so be a professional and
work carefully with full concentration.
12) During
working in group or pair, organise a tool box meeting and discuss the
procedure, risk and hazards of the job in hand.
13) If you don’t
know about the system, ask for assistance. Don’t work without knowing it.
14) Always think about your
own safety and safety of fellow persons while carrying out any electrical work
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