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P.O. Box 5674
Lafayette, IN 47903

A membership
organization for those
responsible for safety.

Established 1980

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May 2005

 

May 2005

Next GLASC Meeting
Our next regular meeting will be June 8 , sponsored by Kyle Kerber, TRW Automotive. 
Lunch will be provided.
         

May Meeting Minutes

Paul Felkey called the meeting to order at 12:05 p.m.
Emergency procedures.
Sign in sheets.
Introductions.
Paul thanked Randy Beaver & Barron & Associates for hosting the March meeting.

Old Business:

Future meetings – October & November meetings are still open.

New Business:

Comments from Donna Majewski on the April ASSE meeting.
Treasurers report from Andy Parker - $4,030.11.  We have 34 paid members to date.
Next meeting will be June 8 at TRW Automotive.
 

Feature Presentation:  

  Paul introduced this month’s speaker – Joe Pavia with Bussman.  
  www.nfpa.org  NFPA 70E:  Covers electrically safe work practices, PPE, & safety boundaries.  Provides formulae & tables for PPE selection & safe work distances.  
     
 
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Arc Flash – What causes the release of energy?
bulletEquipment
bulletDeterioration
bulletMalfunction
bulletEmployee Error
bulletShort cuts
bulletWrong tools for the job
bulletNot Qualified
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Electrical Arc
bullet35,000° F at point of contact.
bulletMolten metal
bulletIntense light
bulletHot air rapid expansion
bulletPressure wave
bulletShrapnel
bulletSound waves
bulletCopper vapor
bulletAlways use the “left hand rule” when turning on/off panels.
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Thresholds for injury to humans:
bulletJust curable burn threshold:  80° C/176° F
bulletIncurable burn threshold:  96° C/205° F
bulletEardrum rupture threshold:  720 lbs/ft²
bulletLung damage threshold:  1728-2160 lbs/ft²
bulletOSHA required ear protection threshold:  85db
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 Only 2 reasons to work “hot” or “live”:
bullet De-energizing introduces additional or increased hazards.
bulletInfeasible due to equipment design or operational limitations.
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 Minimizing the opportunities:
bulletDetermine all possible sources of supply.
bulletProperly interrupt loads & open disconnecting devices.
bulletVerify.
bulletApply lockout/tagout devices.
bulletVerify absence of voltage.
bulletRelease stored energy & apply ground straps.
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 Flash Hazard Analysis
bulletDetermine flash protection boundary.
bulletDetermine the proper PPE.
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 Some things to make sure are done:
bulletIdentify person in charge of safety.
bulletGet with electrical professionals to work together for procedures.
bulletPurchase NFPA 70E.
bulletOutline procedures & how to handle those procedures.
  

           

Meeting concluded at 1:15 p.m.

Executive Board News
The next GLASC executive board meeting will be on Thursday, June 2, 2005 at Monical’s at 11:30 am.

      
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