CASE STUDY 3
INTRODUCTION An excellent introduction to electrical safety, this course provides instruction in electric shock protection, prevention of electrical injuries and working in hazardous conditions. Instruction takes place both in the classroom and in Seta’s state-of-the-art workshop facilities. This course is ideally suited to those who wish to work safely in the presence of electricity. THE DEFECTIVE INSULATION HAZARDS IMPROPER GROUNDING HAZARDS Before 1996, it was common practice to use the neutral as an equipment ground. Now, however, all frames of common household appliances such as electric ranges, clothes dryers, wall mounted ovens, and countertop mounted cooking panels must be grounded by a fourth wire, an equipment groun...