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Electrical Safety

VIDEOTAPES ARE AVAILABLE TO MTU FACULTY AND STAFF ONLY

Electrical Lockout Procedures
(E-1) 
U.S. Department of Interior 
Mining Enforcement  & Safety Admin., 1970 
11 Minutes 

Description:
Demonstrates electrical lockout procedures for electricians and machine maintenance personnel. Shows importance of locking electrical switches in circuit boxes that are turned off for the purpose of repairing machinery by examples and re-creations of actual accidents. 

Electrical Lockout
(E-2)
Tel-a-train Productions, 1983 
26 Minutes 

Description:
Discusses electrical lockout procedures illustrating importance of safety considerations for electricians and machinists. Stresses that even the most experienced workers may make false assumptions or be careless, injuring themselves or others. 

Lock Out-Tag Out Retraining
(E-3)
Long Island Productions 
13 Minutes 

Description:
Specifically designed for retraining. Includes review of standard, compliance with requirements, general concepts and procedures, and update on powered systems: electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic.

Electrical Safety
(E-4)
Long Island Productions 
17 Minutes 

Description:
A brief summary of how electricity works and the safety measures that must be taken when working with electricity. Describes proper equipment and wiring used when working with electricity and notes potential problems. 

I & C Safety - Electrical Hazards
(E-5)
NVS Training Corp., 1987 
10 Minutes 

Description:
Introduces students to electrical hazards associated with instrumentation and control systems and the protective equipment and techniques used to work safely on these systems. 

Substation and Switchyard Electrical Safety
(E-6)
NVS Training Corp. 
13 Minutes 

Description:
Also includes supplementary information: Leader's Guide to Discussion and Quiz.
Explains the electrical hazards associated with substations and switchyards. Includes a discussion of basic techniques for making a piece of equipment safe. Designed as an introduction for new employees and as a refresher for existing employees.