Motorola GM360 Specifications download pdf (Page 95)

An electrical hazard is something with the potential to cause injury, illness or death.

When we think of electrical hazards, shock and electrocution would be two dangers

we immediately consider. Although these are important to guard against, there are

two other electrical hazards:

• Fire.

• Burns.

To help understand and locate problem areas in using electricity, both at work and at

home, some common electrical hazards and their potential dangers are explained

below.

Overloaded Power Sockets

If more electricity is pulled through the outlet than the wires are equipped to handle,

then the outlet is overloaded. With an overloaded electrical wire, too many electrons

move through the wire at once generating resistance, as a result, the wire heats up,

and a hot wire can start a fire.

Most overloading situations are caused by putting too many electrical plugs into one

outlet. This is made possible by using multi-outlet adaptors, or "octopus connections".

These multi- outlet adaptors could be regarded as the main problem for causing most

fire and electrocution incidents.

The use of multi-outlets adaptors should be discouraged. If there are more plugs than

outlets, ask an electrician to evaluate the radio room wiring system. The electrician

may suggest adding more outlets or upgrading the wiring. If a multi-outlets adaptor

is to be used, use one which meets the appropriate safety standard.

Extension Power Outlets

The major reason for using an extension power outlet is because there are no

convenient wall socket outlets near the electrical equipment. This is acceptable if the

equipment is used on a temporary basis. The extension power outlet must be of a safe

type, and the extension cord should be arranged to prevent tripping. Extension power

outlets are often of the multi-outlet design. If this is the case, similar precautions as

mentioned above for "adaptors" should be observed.

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