Electrical Safety

A guide to the causes and prevention of electrical hazards

AvJ. Maxwell Adams

Inbunden, Engelska, 1994

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Beskrivning

This book explains the hazards associated with electricity in its many forms, including electromagnetic radiation. It describes methods of reducing risks to health and to the environment, giving rules and codes of practice to be followed. Guidelines are also given for the use of electrical equipment in specialised environments (such as locations subject to explosive gases and flammable dusts), the guarding of machine tools and the control of earth currents.Human safety and care for the environment are of increasing concern and the broad scope of the book makes it essential reading for those involved in engineering and technology at all levels; no specialised knowledge of electro-technology is presumed. It is a reference book for personnel responsible for their company's safety policy and for municipal authorities (particularly in Commonwealth countries) and other bodies concerned with technical training, industrial development and planning.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:1994-04-30
Mått:156 x 234 x 15 mm
Vikt:478 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Energy Engineering
Antal sidor:204
Förlag:Institution of Engineering and Technology
ISBN:9780852968062

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Maxwell Adams was educated at Dulwich College and trained as an electrical engineer with the British Thomson-Houston Co., Rugby. After some 20 years in industry he joined the UK Ministry of Technology, subsequently becoming a deputy director in the Health and Safety Executive. He is now an independent safety consultant and expert witness.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1: Physiological effects of electric currentChapter 2: Electric power systemsChapter 3: The philosophies of earthingChapter 4: Cables and firesChapter 5: Electrical equipment for use in explosive atmospheresChapter 6: Protection by flameproof enclosureChapter 7: Protection by intrinsic safetyChapter 8: Electrical apparatus in areas subject to flammable dustsChapter 9: Design, workmanship and maintenanceChapter 10: Stored energyChapter 11: Electric weldingChapter 12: Lightning phenomena and protectionChapter 13: Coping with staticChapter 14: Electromagnetic radiationChapter 15: Earth currents and their effects