Electrical Safety Training For Safe Workers
Feb 1,2018
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Safety in the workplace must always be a the primary consideration for employer and employees alike. Electrical safety training
is critical. It is specially of great consequence for those who set up and repair electrical resources because
electricity is inherently dangerous. Nobody can restore a employee or cherished family member
who has been killed in an accident or suffered the irreparable consequences of an electrical
calamity in the workplace.
No matter how hard you as a boss attempt to protect your workers or what degree of safety training is given; the basic
responsibility lies with the worker, and always will do. The human part is share of every accident or injury. Nevertheless, if
electrical machinery features prominently in the working environment of which you have charge, electrical safety training is of
paramount, even life-saving, importance.
The purpose of this piece is to classify electrical safety hazards and to impart ways to diminish or prevent their consequences. It
is all about improving electrical safety and contains generalised information about governmental policy, industry-accepted
standards and work practices. It posits ways to meet the mandatory standards and downgrade the hazards.
If elements of the standards, regulations, and codes especially relating to electrical safety are quoted or summarized, it is still the
responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable standards in their entirety.
Why is Electrical Safety Training so Important?
-jj ictrical hazards have always been recognized, yet severe injuries, deaths, and property impairment happen daily, janizations
like the US Department of Labor and the National Safety Council compile figures and facts on a regular
« is. The following table demonstrates the importance of electrical safety.
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» • 97% of all electricians have been shocked or injured on the job.
2 • Approximately 30,000 workers receive electrical shocks yearly.
• Over 3 00 disabling electrical contact injuries occur annually.
• Electrocutions are the 4th leading cause of traumatic occupational fatalities.
• Over 2000 workers are sent to bum centers each year with severe Arc-Flash bums.
• Estimates show that 10 Arc-Flash incidents occur every day in the USA.
• 0% of workplace accident deaths are caused by bum injuries.
• Over 1000 electrical workers die each year from workplace accidents.
• Medical costs per person can exceed $4 million for severe electrical bums.
• Total costs per electrical incident can exceed $15 million.
• In the year 2002, work injuries cost Americans $14. billion.
The moral obligation to protect workers who may be exposed to electrical hazards is fundamental, but there are legal and other
factors that require every facility to establish a comprehensive Electrical Safety Program.
Effective energy management, it is fair to say, has never been more crucial than it is at this ry moment. Without
proper energy management, that is, a concerted effort by everyone to jJ' e electrical energy in the most efficient
manner possible, it is questionable whether our 73 ecies will survive - let alone thrive - over the coming decades.
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si metrical energy or power can be produced in many different ways, and some are totally
£ tural, infinite and therefore infinitely sustainable. Think of wind power, hydroelectricity, solar ergy and even
biomass combustion for proof of this concept.
At the same time, however, sustainable natural power is not available everywhere and to everyone. Most of us
still rely on power from cheap, non-sustainable resources such as coal, oil and gas burning.
All of which are running out.
FAST!
This is all happening at a time when the rate of global population increase has never been more rapid. We've
around 7.5 billion people on the planet at the moment, compared to just 2.5 billion only 60 years ago. More
worryingly, it is widely accepted that there will be 10-12 billion extant souls in just a decade or two or less.
Where is all the fuel for power going to come from?
To make this picture as clear and graphic as possible, lets put these two elements together. Rapidly decreasing
non-sustainable energy producing materials on one side of the equation, with another 4-6 billion people packed
onto our already-crowded planet in the next few years, and what have you got?
A clarion-call for top-notch energy management or a worldwide disaster, absolutely guaranteed.
One Alpha Group is seriously into the energy management business because, as electrical experts, we recognise
the need for good energy management an all elements and walks of life. We are and intend to remain amongst
the elite energy managers in Malaysia.
We're also totally committed to action. Thus, a very important element of what we do relates to working with
clients to manage, and ideally reduce, their energy consumption. Of course, this has serious financial benefits for
those who partner with us, because - quite obviously - if we ~'duce energy consumption for them, we also slash
their bills.
>re than this, however, we believe that it is critical that we remain dedicated to looking at the J gger picture',
the global perspective of efficient energy management.
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~ ergy management should never be purely reactive, a simple question of cutting your bills.
■= stead, One Alpha aims to be a leading player in a nascent shift towards greater energy “ iciency, conservation
and sustainability.
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achieve this objective, we have both specialist energy management equipment and staff available to our
clients. For example, we have advanced thermal imaging tools that detect points of power leakage within walls
and other otherwise inaccessible spaces. This allows us to identify exactly how - and why - a client is seeing
incoming power and therefore money is being needlessly wasted.
If you seem to be consuming more power than you believe you should be, it is definitely worth giving One Alpha a
call to enable us to investigate for you.
Effective energy management is no longer a question of choice, or 'optional'. On the contrary, it is a pressing
global necessity if you, your family and loved ones are to get through what is undoubtedly going to be a very
challenging period for the human race.
Let me conclude by repeating this.
As every business owner and householder in Malaysia knows, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, or TNB for short, is the only electric
utility company in Peninsular Malaysia and also the biggest publicly-listed power company in Southeast Asia. However, not
everyone is aware that the way TNB "bills" commercial and domestic customers is different, and that within these differences
may lurk hidden hazards for your business.
As a commercial TNB customer, the amount that you pay for your electricity is dictated by the tariff rating or category that TNB
decides is appropriate for your business.
Perhaps surprisingly, there are 'grey areas' within the system, as not every specific type or style of business is classified by the
TNB rules. Of course, the higher the tariff, the more you are paying for the power your business consumes. Thus, it follows that
sometimes mistakes occur and it, therefore, makes sense to be certain that the tariff rate that your company is subject to is at the
most appropriate level.
So, how can you know whether you are paying too much or not?
Well, on your own, it would be very difficult (if not impossible) to do so. After all, no-one at TNB is really likely to know how
accurate your tariff is without proper professional assistance, and even if they do know, are they likely to tell you? All of which
means you need the TNB tariff audit expertise of the One Alpha Group as soon as possible.
We are experts at checking tariff categorisation or levels. A quick glance at your latest TNB bill is all we need to identify
whether there might be scope for improving your tariff situation.
d, trust me, the level of savings that we have achieved for our clients have often been very significant indeed, entimes
running to four or five figures each and every month! For proof of this, just glance at some of the figures ited by clients on
our Testimonials page.
g how much does this service cost? After all, cost savings of the magnitude enjoyed by these customers cannot come JZ sap',
right?
w .ybe the single most surprising aspect of this service is that the One Alpha Group, one of the very, very few companies 2
Malaysia qualified and capable of facilitating it, is able to do this with no upfront cost to you whatsoever.
Here's how our TNB tariff audit service works.
You contact us and supply a copy of your latest TNB bill. At a glance, we are able to identify whether there might be some
chance that we can convince TNB that you are paying more than you should be and that the tariff level needs to be reduced.
We negotiate with TNB on your behalf, to see what savings can be agreed. All being well, they reduce the tariff and you
immediately enjoy a significant reduction in the amount you pay for power.
We agree with you that a percentage of this saving is paid to us for a fixed period of time as our 'fee'. After this period, the
savings are yours to enjoy in their entirety, with our compliments.
Thus, taking advantage of our tariff audit service is totally risk-free for you, because if we cannot save you any money, you don't
pay us a penny!
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Electrical Inspections Johor - At Your Service
Apr 23,2018
El X! View Full Size undamental and legally required element of starting and running a business in Malaysia, as it is in many CGMUUI^O. I in
the extreme south of the country but with branches nationwide, One Alpha Electrical have acquired vast
expertise through experience of conducting electrical inspections in Johor Bahru and throughout the region, with later years adding similar
experience across the Klang Valley.
Electrical inspections in Johor are no different to those conducted anywhere else. They must be carried out thoroughly, professionally and in a
timely manner. Safety is universally of paramount importance to every business owner, and every type of company in the Johor
region has invested their trust and faith in the electrical inspection expertise of One Alpha Electrical for decades.
A ’plus factor' that the company offers is vast knowledge and experience, an element that should not be ignored when you are considering your
electrical inspection Johor options and alternatives. The family-run organisation has been in the electrical inspection business since the 1970's and
is today led by the son of the original owner, a First Class Honours Electrical Engineers from a top level UK University. Suffice to say that your
electrical inspection requirements are in First Class hands with One Alpha Electrical!
Johor electrical inspection is a service that is closely regulated, as it is throughout the country and as it must be when you are dealing with
something as potentially lethal as very high voltage electricity. Thus, it is a service that demands the highest levels of specialist knowledge,
professionalism and technical expertise.
Thousands of businesses across the region trust One Alpha Electrical with their Johor electrical inspection requirements, and with very good
reason. After all, if checking the integrity of your electrical installation is a key issue for you as a business owner - as it must be - doesn't it make
sense to engage the services of a Johor based company staffed by fully qualified electrical engineers who are recognised experts in their field?
Professional electrical inspection is not a game for amateurs, or those who have little experience, training or 'acquired at the sharp end' knowledge
of the signs of problems or weaknesses to be aware of. Instead, being 100% certain that the electrical equipment and resources at your business
premises are as safe as they can be is of paramount importance. It is therefore essentail that you engage fully qulaified, experienced electrical
engineers to undertake your inspections for you.
course, everyone at One Alpha Electrical appreciates that an electrical inspection of your Johor factory, offices or shop may not be at top of
your list of your 'wish list', something that you cannot live without. This is a main reason we strive to ensure that our rates ays remain
competitive. Nevertheless, such inspections are legally stipulated for a very good reason - safety is always critical and g ular inpections of your
electrical installation is one way of help maintain it.
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throughout the length and breadth of the country. Think of it as an investment, because spending on safety in your business p uld never be
considered to be a cost.
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ensure that you get the maximum return for the money you spend on your first or next Johor electrical inspection, look no further than une
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Thermography Scanning Service
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As a leading electrical consultant in Malaysia, the staff of One Alpha Group appreciate perhaps better than most that the
nature of all types of business tends to change, grow and develop over time, and electrical consultancy is no different in
this respect. A modem specialist electrical consultant has much more on his (or her) plate than they would have had in
the past, with - for example - far greater emphasis placed on energy efficiency or conservation nowadays than at any time in the
past.
From an electrical consultants perspective, the prime reason for a business user practising electrical energy efficiency in the past
were economic, driven by using less power to save money. This of course still applies today.
However, electrical energy efficiency for businesses has become a 'hot' topic over the past few years because of the fact that the
vast majority of the electrical energy we consume is generated by burning non-renewable fossil fuels. On our current trajectory,
these will begin to run out within the next generation or two, at which point, we are in big, big trouble.
This is not electrical consultancy expertise on display - simply common, plain good sense!
So, every modem business has a duty to understand and implement as many energy saving methods and strategies as they can,
from the simplest to the most complex and involved. Let's consider TO of the best', some straightfoiward, some slightly less so:
1. Are you utilising the available natural light to the best of your ability, taking account of both convenience and safety? If
office windows are shaded, for example, is it really necessary?
2. Switch off and unplug unused electrical devices such as desktop PCs, printers, etc, when not in use. As long as they £
remain switched on or even just plugged in, they are potential power drains.
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U 3. Similarly, teach and coach your people to switch off lights when leaving the room. Better yet, you set the example and lead
the way!
2 4. Consider the tools and machines you use, and whether they are as energy efficient as they can be. If not, maybe now is a
good time to think about replacing them? Sure, there is some capital cost involved, but future energy savings may cover
this many times over.
5. In older industrial premises, when was the last time you had the building structure checked for power leakages in hidden
places using a thermographic scanner or camera? If the answer is 'a long time ago' or even 'never', who knows how much
money you might be wasting, or how dangerous it might be? One Alpha Group has the latest thermographic scanning
equipment available, and the specialised electrical consultants to use them. Contact us now.
6. Think about switching from traditional incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs for short.
Longer term, these can save your business a lot of money. For example, a CFL can provide 10,000 hours of light using
just over US$10 of electricity, whereas the same task would bum up to 7 traditional bulbs at a cost of over US$48 of
electrical power. Sure, the CFL is more expensive upfront, but the long-term savings are clearly attractive.
An in-house energy manager is an increasingly important member of the team for large corporations in many countries
throughout the world. It is less true in South East Asia, which is why One Alpha Group offers the services of our own energy
manager to our clients.
Do you need, or could you benefit and profit from, employing a staff energy manager? At the moment, this is probably
questionable for most businesses across this region, unless you are a very largest conglomerate, although this is changing and the
changes will accelerate in the future. So, how about using an independent energy manger such as the experts at One Alpha
Group.
Well, why would you? What benefits are there to your business to do so? Hopefully, this article will give you a clearer
understanding of what an energy manager actually does, as this should allow you to form your own informed conclusion.
So, let's begin with a definition of what energy management is. Based on the guidance of several
prominent websites, a 'composite' definition would run something like 'energy management is
the determinative or astute assessment of energy usage'. It is all about maximising energy
efficiency, be it the energy usage of buildings, equipment, plant or even systems and processes.
As an integral element of this task, an energy manager is heavily involved in planning new
projects and in upgrading pre-existing ones.
The prime role of an energy manager is to assess energy usage, systems and processes so that they can recommend process
improvements and how buildings or machinery might be modified to become more energy and therefore cost- effective.
Arguably, more importantly, they will be involved in the initial planning and construction of your factory, office building or hotel
to ensure that it is as energy efficient as possible from the very first time you open the doors!
Your energy manager will carefully audit your energy consumption so they can make an accurate assessment of the costs of the
energy you use, taking into account the specific circumstances of your business allied to any previous planning that has gone into
your energy usage.
To begin with, a large part of the job is observation, monitoring and assessment, sometimes using specialised (and very
sophisticated) equipment such as a thermal imaging camera. Following this, they prepare recommendations and plans >ut how,
where and why modifications should be made, primarily focusing on the cost benefits of greater energy 'if iciency but often on
improving safety as well, especially for older, existing business sites.
g s role of the energy manager is rather different when they are involved in new developments or designs, although it is §
questionably true that they fulfil a role that is every bit as vital.
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efficient plan and to make sure that it is completed to the required professional and legal standards and w tifications, on time and
within budget. This may also involve them in reviewing future plans for the development, to -„cure that they satisfy the overall
concept and objective of the initial design and objectives.
An energy manager is expected to write plans and reports for submission to management and in some cases, they may even be
tasked with identifying appropriate funding sources for individual projects and developments.
All this should make it abundantly clear that being an energy manager is a complex, involved and highly professional branch of
engineering, but it doesn't stop here! In some organisations and situations, energy managers are also tasked with the job of
auditing and managing water usage as well, once again, with the objective of minimising wastage to optimise business expenses.
From all this, it can be seen that an energy manager has a lot to offer any business, no matter how big or small that organisation
might be, not least, greater energy efficiency (that is, improved environmental credibility), significant cost savings and perhaps
major safety improvements as well.
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Cuimcuica i^uau vnaige is a mitigating tool to discourage consumers from over declaring their load requirement. Over
declaration will lead to over plant usage and associated waste of resources allied to increases in reserve margin.
Without CLC, other consumers have to also pay for the unnecessary higher cost of electricity due to wastage and this is unfair to
those who properly declare.Other utility that does not have CLC penalty, recover their demand component or fix cost via
imposing contract capacity charge through their tariff rate based on consumer declaration.
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Maximum Demand
Feb 1,2018
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iat is Maximum Demand? Maximum Demand is calculated and billed by a kW demand meter, which records the hest kW
value consumed in one 15 minute period, over a monthly billing cycle.
>w to control Maximum Demand?
3 purpose of controlling the demand is not to exceed the contracted maximum demand limit. One way to do this is to shed
non-critical loads. Possible non-critical loads to be monitored and managed by our Maximum Demand Control Solutions are:
• Lights
• Compressors
• Air conditioners
• Pumps Fans and extractors
• Packaging machinery
• Shredders Ice machines
• Refrigerators
• Others...
The Demand Control Systems pay for themselves with the Energy Savings over a time period of about 1-2 years. This period can
be even shorter by taking advantage of local utility energy efficiency rebate programs.
Contact us to discuss these opportunities.
Power Factor Considerations
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electrical engineering, the power factor of an AC electrical power system is defined as being, the ratio of the real power
flowing to the load to the apparent power in the circuit, and is a dimensionless number in the closed interval of-1 to 1. Apparent
power is the product of the current and voltage of the circuit. Due to energy stored in the load and returned to the source, or due
to a non-linear load that distorts the wave shape of the current drawn from the source, the apparent power will be greater than the
real power. A negative power factor occurs when the device (which is normally the load) generates power, which then flows back
towards the source, which is normally considered the generator
In an electric power system, a load with a low power factor draws more current than a load with a high power factor for the same
amount of useful power transferred. The higher currents increase the energy lost in the distribution system, and require larger
wires and other equipment. Because of the costs of larger equipment and wasted energy, electrical utilities will usually charge a
higher cost to industrial or commercial customers where there is a low power factor.
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Meeting Central and Local Government requirements and regulations, reducing insurance costs, and minimizing downtime and
repair costs are additional benefits of Electrical Safety programs. When electrical faults occur, the electrical system is subjected
to both thermal and magnetic forces. These forces can severely damage equipment and are accompanied by fires, explosions and
severe arcing. Such violent damage often causes death or severe injury to personnel.
Costs of repairs, equipment replacements, and medical treatment can ran into millions of dollars. Loss of production and
damaged goods are also important considerations. Other major factors include the cost of Government fines and litigation. Severe
electrical faults may shut down a complete process or assembly plant, sending hundreds or thousands of workers home for weeks
while repairs are being made.
It is also possible that one tragic event could close a plant permanently.
Implementing and following a well designed Electrical Safety Program will protect employees and employers against:
• Injury to personnel;
• Govememnt sanctions, citations and/or fines
• Increased costs for insurance and worker compensation;
jj/ • Lost or unusable materials;
- • Unplanned equipment repair or replacement costs;
J2 • Multi-million dollar lawsuits;
| • Possible bankruptcy,
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“® ;arly, no sane employer welcomes the idea that their business could go bust tomorrow, but it could if your workforce S. :s not
recognize the importance of Electrical Safety, and receive appropriate electrical safety training so they know at they are doing,
and therefore stay safe.
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