In the field of heavy engineering and manufacturing, Electrical Safety was always an important issue. Electricity once out of control can cause havoc and be fatal. It does not give any time to react, so precautionary measures are so very important. However, the issues of Electrical Safety were neglected by the managements in most cases. Not anymore can any company do that, as today, vigilance authorities have been created by the government to overlook the safety arrangements, in order to safeguard the workers' lives. This at the same time also secures your own machines and facilities.
Many a time, the sparks in electrical circuits occur due to faulty or variable Step potential. Every circuit has a marked maximum level of voltage that it can handle. However, the supply may vary the voltage anytime. Although in most cases the variation is within limit, sometimes it can exceed that. It is in such situations that sparks occur and fire may break out! Thus, a control of Step potential is essential, and devices meant for that must be used. These devices are not at all very complicated neither are they costly. Thus, every manufacturing site requiring high voltage must ensure these devices to be in place.
Many small and big companies are there in the field of manufacturing the safety devices. However, not all can be trusted as the quality of the materials used may vary. As a consumer, how do we ascertain that we are being offered quality products to choose from? Well, in order to ascertain that, you have the IEEE compliant earth design systems. The IEEE is an authority that certifies the quality of electrical devices. As a consumer, one should make sure the use of IEEE compliant earth design and other safety devices. This will make it double sure that the device you have chosen is really safe. Thus, you can ensure that your workers are safe, your facility is sound and can go for a good night's sleep!
Electrical protection and safety are need in many other ways too. It depends also on the location, height and nature of work happening inside the unit. For example, big thermal, hydro-electric and nuclear power plants make a large quantity of electricity and the dense network of the heavy grids make sure they are well distributed all over the country. However, such facilities, besides other normal safety precautions, also need something special, like Lightning protection. It is basically due to the nature of work that happens inside these plants. Their location amidst open areas and the height of the towers make it utterly necessary that Lightning protection is made sure! Otherwise, not only can these facilities be damaged frequently and heavily, but also there can be disruption in continual power supply across the country. The former damage can be made up for, but the latter damage may be irreparable. Thus, in order to avoid such situations, proper earthing facilities are a must for safeguarding these high risk manufacturing plants across the country.
