WARNING!! WARNING!! VERY GRAPHIC IMAGES OF ELECTRICAL BURNS

Submitted by: OSHA Professor - Grizzy

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Talking about insulated tools earlier, here’s some accidents which resulted from not using insulated tools, and / or insulated gloves, and / or lockout etc.

This worker will never practice in the trade any more. How will the family be provided for? How will he play baseball with his children?
These are the accidents I see, day in and day out.

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Same hand a few days later, when massive subcutaneous tissue damage had caused severe swelling (swelling usually peaks 24-72 hours after electrical shock). To relieve pressure , which would have damaged nerves and blood vessels, the skin on the arm was cut open.



[This message has been edited by Joe Tedesco (edited 05-04-2004).]

What voltage level caused these burns?

I just had breakfast!
Seriously, I view these pictures regularly and believe it is the most effective way to remind us of the dangers that exist in our field. When I am in a situation that requires PPE, it is the memory of these images that vividly comes to mind and induces me to find the appropriate safety equipment.

PS,
These images provide a valuable service, but the warning didn't "warn" me enough. In the meantime, could you please post the links to these images for those of us who need regular reminders?

I have to agree with Redsy. It's really hard to look at these photos. But it's a good reminder of what can happen. Since I've seen photos like this I have more repect for electrons.

I think anyone working in an electrical related job should be required to view photos like this.

RSlater,
RSmike

Can anyone give me the references on proper PPE for electricians to use? I am interested in 480 VAC systems, motor control centers, panelboards, Etc;. Our co. does not provide us with any electrical safety equip. and I need the regs. to be able to back up our requests. We are required to work in many cabinets hot, ie; production machinery, motor starters, panels. I have a copy of NFPA 70E but I am looking for a better or easier to use guide.

http://www.whsalisbury.com/images/osha3075.pdf

Please be reminded that May is Electrical Safety Month! Be careful and safe all year too!



[This message has been edited by Joe Tedesco (edited 11-23-2004).]

This is a sobering reminder of the potential we deal with day in & day out! one of the technicians in my company received 2nd & 3rd degree burns to his arm when he was trying to cut power to a prehistoric Zinsco 6 ckt meter panel w/ no main ocpd... He removed the meter & the whole panel exploded!... Turned out the homeowner was stealing power & whatever he had rigged up burst into flames... Last I heard, the homeowner was in prison on all kinds of charges!

-Randy

I would like to see how this healed up. Does he have a chuck of missing tissue in his hand? Did they have to amputate?

As far as how he will put food on the table, regardless of who was at fault, his personal injury lawyer will make sure that his bosses liability insurance, work comp, site owner's liabilty, and anyone else in 100 yd radius who is insured, is asked that question.

Every two years my company gives us electrical 2 & 3 training. The pictures they show us are very grapic. I know it's a pain to put all that PPE on, espcially for small tasks, but only takes a second for something like that to happen.

OH MAN!! I JUST ATE A BOWL OF POTATO SALAD!! YUCK!! Like Redsy said, I also think it's the most effective way to remind myself of the danger of electricity...

Yes Joe,
Very Graphic Images indeed!.
This is why I have been all for the use of Gloves as a bare minimum when touching anything that is carrying voltage.
I'd hate to go through that kind of pain and suffering and wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy!.

You can say that again!

I have to admit, I am probably the worst offender when it comes to safety glasses.

Gloves I wear on a somewhat routine basis, but glasses, and I don't know why?

They are right there in the truck.


Someday I hope I'll learn before it's too late.


Dnk........