NVIC 14-14 Task 5.7.A

Apply occupational health and safety precautions

ABD-C2.1 Working knowledge of safe working practices and personal shipboard safety, including electrical safety

On board ship or in a laboratory,

the candidate demonstrates electrical safety procedures.

The candidate:

1. Observes all pertinent instructions and warning signs aboard ship;
2. Observes all safety precautions regarding portable electric lights and tools;
3. Does not touch or operate any device that has a tag attached;
4. Does not go behind electrical switchboards;
5. Does not touch bare electric wires or connections;
6. Assumes that all circuits are live;
7. Does not remove explosion proofing globes from lighting fixtures;
8. Does not use electric cable runs to hoist or support any weight;
9. Does not use the wire ways for storage;
10. Does not permit water to get into electrical equipment;
11. Is aware that electrolyte from a storage battery can cause severe burns and can damage equipment and clothing;
12. When working on electrical motors or other equipment, has an electrician disconnect the circuit and tag it as out of commission;
13. Does not start or operate electrical equipment when flammable vapors are present; and
14. Reports any damaged electrical equipment or wiring to superior.