Answer to Question #209249 in Electrical Engineering for Vivo

Question

You are required to research two different engineering environments that you have some knowledge of. It may be best if one is an electrical environment and one a mechanical environment, in a Word table. For each of these environments: 

(a) Identify a minimum of four different sets of regulations that would be relevant in both environments 

(b) Describe a minimum of three key features of each of the sets of regulations you have chosen

Answer 1

Part a

Part b

FOR ELECTRICAL ENVIRONMENT:-

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences​ Regulations:-

• having the electrical systems built in such a way that they do not pose a risk
• Maintain electrical systems as needed to avoid risk (including a 5-year fixed installation examination).
• Work on electrical systems must be done safely.

Safety Signs and Signals Regulations:-

• This information is intended for employers, duty holders, and those in charge of workplaces, locations, and premises. It is also intended for people who operate technology that necessitates verbal and/or nonverbal communication.
• Notwithstanding the implementation of all other applicable measures, a considerable danger to employees' health and safety exists; safety signs and signals are essential.
• You should avoid employing too many signs, as this may lead to misunderstanding.

Adverse or hazardous environments:-

• The mechanical harm to which electrical equipment may be subjected varies greatly depending on the environment.
• The conditions that are regulated are those that occur naturally and those that are the product of human activity.
• Precautions taken to protect a site, structure, or building from natural dangers and extreme weather conditions may provide some protection for the related electrical installation. However, extra safeguard or precautions may be required.

Working space, access and lighting:-

• The regulation's goal is to ensure that people have enough room, access, and lighting while working on, near, or near electrical equipment so that they may operate safely.
• Natural light is preferred to artificial light, but if artificial light is required, it should come from a permanent and well-designed installation — such as in indoor switchrooms.
• Working space proportions should be suitable if there are dangerous exposed live conductors within reach.

FOR MECHANICAL ENVIRONMENT:-

Changes to the Colour Coding of Portable Fire Extinguishers:-

• In a fire, there will always be the impulse to grab the nearest extinguisher at reach. As a result, this change in extinguisher colour coding must be communicated clearly.
• All extinguisher casings must be red, according to BS EN3. A colour strip of up to 5% of the surface area will now distinguish the extinguisher type.
• Making certain that workers are properly instructed on the new colour coding system

Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations:-

• PPE should be used in line with the instructions provided by the manufacturer. It should only be given to a user after proper training and supervision to guarantee that the training and instructions are followed.
• Free of cost PPE supplies. To the workforce.
• That appropriate steps are taken to ensure that the worker uses the PPE provided correctly.

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations Health Surveillance:-

• Every employer must conduct a suitable risk assessment of the threats to his employees' health and safety that they face while at work.
• Employers must implement adequate and effective arrangements for the planning, organisation, management, monitoring, and evaluation of preventative and protective measures.
• Every company must ensure that employees receive proper health surveillance.

The Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations:-

• Take firefighting precautions. Employees should be nominated and trained to carry out these actions, and contacts with outside emergency services should be made.
• Maintain clear emergency routes and adhere to set standards for routes and doors. Ensure that fire-fighting equipment and emergency escape routes and exits are clearly marked with signage.
• Maintain a proper system of fire precautions in respect to the workplace, equipment, and devices, and ensure that these are operational and in good condition.