Description
Book SynopsisLearn How to Implement Safety Codes and Regulations Effectively
A number of electrical fatalities and injuries that occur each year can be overcome by a thorough understanding of electrical concepts. Yet due to the complexity of regulatory requirements, many safety professionals may not be fully equipped to handle the task. Electrical Safety: Systems, Sustainability, and Stewardship addresses the problem by simplifying the knowledge acquisition process, and arming safety professionals with the tools needed to successfully meet safety and efficacy goals. From power generation facility to electrical device, this text combines knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and real-world experience to provide a detailed explanation of electrical power generation, transmittal, and use.
Explains the Concepts behind Electric Code
The book introduces the basic sustainability and stewardship conce
Trade Review
"I found this book to be well outlined for a quick reference of topics on electrical safety. ... I would be glad to have this on my bookshelf."
—Frank Pfeifer, CSP, CHMM
Table of ContentsElectrical Sustainability and Stewardship. Electrical Components. Transformers. Generators. Circuit Breakers. Relays. Fuses. Substations and Switchyards. Direct Current Utilization. Circuit Disconnects, On/Off Switches, and OSHA. Grounding. Electrical Safety and OSHA. Special Installations and OSHA. Distance Requirements and OSHA. Arc Flash, Personal Protective Equipment, and Classified Locations. Electrical Testing. Electromagnetic Shielded Equipment, Instrumentation, and Facilities, Part One. Electromagnetic Shielded Equipment, Instrumentation, and Facilities, Part Two. Solid-State Technology. Motors. Hazardous Energy Control and OSHA. Glossary. Bibliography. Appendix RCM Evaluation Tables. Index.
