Views: 45 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2019-07-29 Origin: Site
With winter coming, it is more and more tough for people to work outdoor. But there are still some people who have to hold their position. What’s more, the electricity people consumed will increase a lot in winter in order to keep warm. So, there will be more electronic problems. For electricians, it is both difficult and dangerous to work in winter. So, in this passage we will introduce 5 safety tips for electricians.
Learn About Winter Health Hazards
It is significant to learn about the health hazards of winter. During the cold months, some serious illnesses can occur due to cold stress. According to the occupational safety and health administration (OSHO), cold stress occurs when body temperature drops, making it more susceptible to extreme weather conditions. Frostbite is a common winter - related illness. Hypothermia is characterized by fatigue, shaking, and loss of coordination. In later stages, the patient may have difficulty breathing or even lose consciousness. Ditch feet is due to long exposure to cold weather without proper insulation. Skin became swollen and numb. In later stages, gangrene can develop, which can lead to limb loss and even death.
Prevent Frostbite
There are three ways to prevent frostbite.
1. The operator shall fully wear the corresponding cold-resistant clothing, shoes and hats, masks, gloves, etc.
2. Improve the anti-freezing measures (heat tracing and insulation) of equipment, pipelines, storage tanks and other production facilities.
3. Timely clean up ice, do not walk through the area with ice above.
Prevent to Get an Electric Shock
Except for warm clothes which protect electricians from coldness, electricians need insulation gear to prevent electric shock. The gloves worn by electricians may reduce the risk of electric shock, but the temperature may not be high enough to prevent frostbite. Heavy clothing protects them from hypothermia, but not from wires or electric shocks. So, choosing the right clothes will keep you warm and protect you from the dangers of everyday work. In addition, the connectors are also important to guarantee electricians’ safety. Electrical connector, wire connectors, electrical wire connectors, cable connector and terminal connector are all meaningful.
Learn to Give up
Experienced electricians would like to challenge themselves, no matter how tough the conditions are. Unfortunately, the brain may be willing to do this, but the body can't adapt to this tough environment. So, it's important that electricians know their limits and give up if they find their safety are challenged. Especially in dangerous winter, the body is more fragile in such low temperature.
Learn About First-aid
It is important for electricians to learn some knowledge about first-aid. And it is important to implement the knowledge in the workplace. Companies should train employees with basic medical knowledge, which can be useful when serious complications occur in the wild. Workers should be immediately moved to a warm place if they have gutter feet. Remove their shoes and dry their feet. If frostbite occurs, workers should immediately stop using the affected limb and stay warm by using body temperature or soaking it in warm water. This knowledge can save lives when workers face medical emergencies in tough winter.
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