Electrical Safety Rules

   Do not renew a blown fuse until you are satisfied as to the cause and have rectified the irregularity.

   Do not close any switch unless you are familiar with the circuit which it controls and know the reason for its being open.

   Do not work on the live circuit without the express orders of the supervisor. Make sure that all safety precautions have been taken and you are accompanied by a second person competent to render First Aid and Artificial Respiration.

  Do not touch or tamper with any electrical gear or conductor unless you have made sure that it is DEAD and EARTHED.

  Do not disconnect earthing connections or render ineffective the safety gadgets installed on mains and apparatus.

  Do not open or close switch or fuse slowly or hesitatingly. Do it quickly and positively.

  Do not use wires with poor insulation.

  Do not touch any electrical circuit when your hands are wet or bleeding from a cut or an abrasion

  Do not work on energized circuit without taking extra precaution such as the use of rubber gloves.

  Do not disconnect a plug by pulling a flexible cable when the switch is on.

  Do not use fire extinguisher on electrical equipment unless it is clearly marked for that purpose. Use sand and blanket instead.

  Do not throw water on live electrical equipment in cases of fire.

  Do not attempt to disengage a person in contact with a live apparatus, which you cannot switch off immediately. Insulate yourself from earth by standing on rubber mat or dry board, before attempting to get him clear. Do not touch his body; push him clear with a piece of dry wood.

  Do continue artificial respiration until recovery or death certified by doctor.

  Do not allow visitors and unauthorized person to touch or handle electrical apparatus or come within the danger zone of HV apparatus.

  Do not test circuit with bare fingers

Issued by                           

CHIEF ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR TO GOVT.
        CHENNAI - 600 032