To ensure the electrical safety of your home, keep the following points in mind:
- Use BSTI approved conductors and equipment.
- All circuits should be protected by using suitable fuses.
- Electrical appliances used at home like fridge, oven, television, computer etc. should be properly grounded.
- All switches should be connected to the supply line phase.
- For single phase two pole and for three phase four pole main switch should be used.
- A change over switch of the correct rating must be used when installing a generator.
- Do not use the switch with wet hands.
- A safe distance must be maintained from nearby electrical lines during any kind of construction work.
- Care should be taken while planting that the required distance from the overhead line is maintained.
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To ensure the electrical safety of your office, keep the following points in mind:
- All the work of the sub-station should be done by the responsible person.
- Entrances to installations containing high electrical power equipment shall be kept closed at other times except for inspection or maintenance.
- While working, ensure that the electrical connection of lines and equipment is fully isolated, testing each phase and grounding if necessary.
- Every worker should wear suitable clothing, suitable shoes, helmet and gloves while working.
- Workers must use approved safety belts and straps and take other protective measures during work.
- When working with a portable ladder, the ladder must be tied to prevent it from slipping.
- It should be noted that the equipment used in the work area is working properly and should be properly maintained, the defective equipment should be removed.
- Conductive objects should be kept at a safe distance while working with live lines or equipment.
Safe Distance Meaning:
Voltage Grade
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Safe Distance
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11 KV
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2 feet
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33 KV
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3 feet
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