Effects of Electric Current on the Human Body.

All fire prevention and fighting activities must first be carried out and resolved by on-site forces and means.

- Fire and explosion prevention principles.

If the three elements of combustibles, oxidizers and heat sources are separated, fire and explosion cannot occur. The basic measure in fire prevention is to strictly manage and safely use combustibles, explosives, heat sources and fire and heat generating equipment and tools, ensuring fire prevention safety conditions. Regularly inspect to detect loopholes and shortcomings in fire prevention and take timely remedial measures.

- Explosion proof principle

Reduce the burning rate of burning materials to a minimum and quickly disperse the heat of the fire to the outside.

- Fire fighting measures and methods

+ Basic measures in fire fighting

Quickly mobilize forces and means to immediately extinguish the fire. Focus on rescuing people, saving property and preventing the fire from spreading.

Unified command and control in fire fighting

+ Fire fighting methods

According to the principles of fire and explosion prevention, we have the following measures:

Cooling by introducing heat-absorbing fire extinguishing agents into the fire

Dilute the concentration of combustibles and oxidizers by spraying non-reactive gases into the combustion zone such as inert gases, nitrogen, CO2, etc.

Prevent contact of combustible material with oxygen by spraying foam or fire extinguishing powder.

1.4. Industrial ventilation.

1.4.1. Purpose of industrial ventilation.

To minimize harmful forms such as heat, dust or harmful gases and vapors

a. Heat-resistant ventilation.

Organize air exchange between inside and outside the house, bring cool, dry air into the house, push hot, humid air out, create optimal microclimate conditions

Optimization is a necessary requirement for both houses and industrial production enterprises. However, with only conventional ventilation measures without using air conditioning techniques, it is impossible to simultaneously control all three factors of temperature, humidity and wind speed. Anti-heat ventilation is only to remove excess heat generated in the factory and keep the air temperature at a possible limit depending on the temperature of the outdoor air. At locations with high labor intensity or at workplaces near sources of high temperature radiation, people arrange fan systems with high wind speed (2 - 5m/s) to cool the air.

b. Ventilation to remove dust and toxic fumes.

At sources of dust or harmful gases, it is necessary to arrange a system to suck in polluted air to discharge it outside. Before discharging, it may be necessary to filter or remove all toxic substances in the air to avoid atmospheric pollution, and at the same time organize air exchange, bringing in clean air from the outside to compensate for the air that has been discharged. This amount of clean air must be enough to dilute the remaining dust or toxic gases so that their concentration is reduced below the permissible level.

1.4.2. Ventilation measures.

a. Natural ventilation.

Ventilation is a case where the circulation of air from outside into the house and from inside out is achieved thanks to natural factors such as excess heat and wind.

Under the effect of the heat, the air above the heat source is heated and becomes lighter than the surrounding cool air. That hot and light air forms a stream that rises and escapes through the upper door. At the same time, the surrounding cool air in the workshop and the cool air outside enter the house through the lower doors to replace the hot air rising. A part of the rising air gradually cools down and sinks to the bottom to mix with the cool air coming in from the outside, creating a circulating movement in the upper corners of the house space.

Thus, thanks to the heat source, air exchange is formed between the inside and outside of the house, so that excess heat generated in the house escapes outside.

In case there is wind outside and the wind blows directly into the house, then on the front of the house the wind pressure has a positive value called the windward side, and on the back of the house the wind pressure has a negative value called the leeward side. If the windward side and

If the leeward side is open, the wind will blow through the house from the high pressure side to the low pressure side. As a result, we still have air circulation between the inside and outside of the house. In the two cases of natural ventilation mentioned above, by properly arranging the air inlets and air outlets, as well as by constructing doors with openable shutters to act as flow guides and changing the door area, we can control the direction and flow of air exchange as desired, so that the air flow blows everywhere in the workshop's working area. Therefore, people also call the above ventilation cases organized natural ventilation.

Unorganized natural ventilation: is the case when air enters the house through open doors or cracks, gaps in walls, ceilings, sliding doors with uncontrollable flow and direction.

b. Artificial ventilation.

It is the case of using a fan to transport air from one place to another. By using a fan and a pipe connected to it, people can take clean air from outside and blow it into the house or suck dirty, hot, toxic air from inside the house out.

Depending on specific conditions, a project can arrange both a blowing system and an exhaust system or only one of the two systems.

According to the scope of action of ventilation systems, they are divided into general ventilation and local ventilation.

* General ventilation: Is an inlet or exhaust ventilation system that has an effective range in the entire space of the workshop. It must be able to remove excess heat and toxic substances emitted in the workshop to bring the temperature and toxic concentration in the entire space of the workshop below the allowable level. General ventilation can be natural or artificial.

* Local ventilation: Is a ventilation system that has a range of effects in each separate narrow area of ​​the workshop. The local ventilation system can also be a local blowing system or a local exhaust system.

c. Emergency ventilation.

In factories where the technological process involves a lot of flammable and explosive toxic substances that can pollute the environment, people arrange a backup ventilation system in case of an accident. In case of an accident, all workers must use anti-toxic gas equipment and quickly leave the dangerous area.

The emergency ventilation system must be activated immediately to remove all the toxic air and release it outside. The system's on/off switch must be located in an easily accessible location and may be outside the workshop.

The emergency ventilation system must be a mechanically exhausted general ventilation system so that the air in the emergency room cannot spread to adjacent rooms, and conversely, clean air from outside and from adjacent rooms can only flow in to replace the polluted air that has been exhausted.

1.4.3. Filtering industrial emissions.

Many factories and plants that produce chemicals, such as paint and soap factories, emit a quantity of gases and vapors that are harmful to human health, animals and plants. Therefore, to ensure a clean environment, industrial emissions must be filtered to allowable concentrations before being released into the atmosphere. There are many methods of cleaning emissions:

- Condensation method: Only applied when the partial vapor pressure in the gas mixture is high, such as when it is necessary to ventilate equipment or safety valves. Before releasing the gas, it must be passed through a condenser for cooling. This method is not economical so it is rarely used.

- Catalytic combustion method: To form CO2 and H2O, all organic substances can be burned, except for exhaust gases from organic synthesis plants, petroleum processing plants, etc.

- Absorption method: Silica gel is often used to absorb toxic gases and vapors. Activated carbon of various types can also be used, often used to clean very toxic organic substances.


Target

Chapter 2 Electrical Safety

- Explain the operating principles of electrical safety equipment/systems

- Accurately present electrical safety parameters according to permitted standards

- Accurately present measures to ensure electrical safety for people.

- Accurately analyze cases that cause electrical accidents

- Install equipment/systems to protect electrical safety in industry and civil use.

- Provide first aid to victims of electrical accidents with proper technique and safety.

- Promote positivity, initiative and quickness in work

Main content

2.1. Some basic concepts of electrical safety.

2.1.1. Effects of electric current on the human body.

When people come into contact with voltage elements, electric current will run through the body, body parts will be affected by heat, electrolysis and biological effects of the electric current, causing disruption and destruction of these parts, possibly leading to death.

The thermal effects of electric current on the human body are manifested through the phenomenon of causing burns, heating blood vessels, nerves, heart, brain and other parts of the body, leading to destruction of these parts or disrupting their function when the electric current passes through.

The electrolytic effect of electric current is manifested in the decomposition of body fluids, especially blood, leading to the breakdown of blood components and body tissues.

The biological effects of electric current are mainly manifested through the destruction of electrobiological processes, breaking biological balance, leading to the destruction of vital functions.

2.1.2. Types of electrical accidents.

Electrical accidents are divided into two types:

- Electrical injury

- Electric shock

a. Electrical injuries.

Electrical injury is the local destruction of body tissues caused by electric current or electric arc.

- Electrical burns: burns caused by electric current passing through the human body or by the impact of an electric arc, partly due to hot metal powder splashing on the body.

- Muscle spasms: when an electric current passes through the body, the muscles spasm.

- Eye inflammation: caused by the effects of ultraviolet rays in electric arcs.

b. Electric shock.

Electric shock is when an electric current passes through the human body.

Electric shock accounts for a very large proportion, about 80% of electrical accidents and 85% of fatal electrical accidents are due to electric shock.

Electric current passing through the body will stimulate tissues accompanied by muscle spasms at varying degrees:

- Muscle spasms but no suffocation.

- Muscle spasms, person faints but still maintains breathing and circulation.

- The person fainted, the heart and respiratory system were disturbed.

- Clinical death (no breathing, circulatory system not working)

2.2. Vietnamese standards on electrical safety.

Objective: Understand basic national standards on electrical safety to be aware of complying with those standards in the working environment.

(Excerpt from QCVN 01: 2008/BCT)

National technical regulation on electrical safety Article 5. Warning

In dangerous areas and areas where electrical equipment is installed, appropriate barriers, signs and signals must be arranged to warn of danger.

Article 6. Outdoor installation equipment

For high voltage electrical equipment installed outdoors, the employer must take the following measures to prevent unauthorized persons from entering the restricted area:

1. Fence or enclosure, etc.

2. “No entry” warning signs are placed at the entrance and exit.

3. Lock the door or use other equivalent devices placed at the entrance and exit. Article 7. Indoor equipment

For high voltage electrical equipment installed indoors, employers must take appropriate measures to prevent other people, other than employees of the work unit and direct operators, from coming near such equipment.

Article 8. Place barriers to create working areas for work units

When the working area of ​​a work unit is not within the distance specified in the table below from the surrounding live parts, a fence must be installed to separate the working area of ​​the work unit from the live parts.

Voltage level (kV)

Distance (m)

Up to 15

0.7

Over 15 to 35

1.0

Over 35 to 110

1.5

220

2.5

500

4.5

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Effects of Electric Current on the Human Body.

The distance from the barrier to the live part is specified in the following table:

Voltage level (kV)

Distance (m)

Up to 15

0.35

Over 15 to 35

0.6

Over 35 to 110

1.5

220

2.5

500

4.5

Article 11. Warnings at the workplace

The direct commander of the work unit must place safety warning signals in dangerous areas during the work process to ensure the safety of the work unit's employees and the community.

Article 12. Placement of barriers

The work unit must take appropriate measures such as placing barriers if necessary around the work area so that unauthorized persons do not enter and cause accidents and self-injury. Particularly in the case of working with underground power cables, the work unit must take measures to prevent people from falling into the hole.

Article 13. Warning signals

The work unit must place warning signals before working to ensure community safety.

Article 14. Working on traffic routes

1. When using roads for work such as construction and repair, the work unit may restrict the passage of vehicles and pedestrians to ensure public safety.

2. When restricting vehicles from participating in traffic, the regulations of relevant authorities must be fully implemented and the following requirements must be ensured:

a) Warning signals must be placed and guides must be arranged to avoid danger to the community;

b) The width of the road for vehicles to pass must comply with the regulations of the road management agency.

3. When restricting pedestrian movement, to ensure safe passage, ropes must be stretched, temporary barriers installed, etc., and specific signs must be provided.

4. When work is carried out near railways, roads, waterways, or at intersections between power lines and the above-mentioned traffic routes, the working unit must contact the relevant agency and request that this agency arrange for support personnel during the work to ensure the safety of people and vehicles participating in traffic, if deemed necessary.

Article 15. Organization of work units

A work unit must have at least two people, of which there must be a direct commander with overall responsibility.

Article 16. Assigning direct commanders and staff of work units

The employer is responsible for assigning direct supervisors and unit employees who are suitable for the job, qualified and capable of performing the job safely.

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