Abstract
In this paper, the electrical safety beliefs and practices in Hail region, Saudi Arabia, have been assessed. Based on legislative recommendations and rules applied in Saudi Arabia, on official statistics regarding the electricity-caused accidents and on the analysis of more than 200 photos captured in Hail (related to electrical safety), a questionnaire composed of 36 questions (10 for the respondents information, 16 for the home safety culture and 10 for the electrical devices purchasing culture) has been devised and distributed to residents. 228 responses have been collected and analyzed. Using a scale similar to the one adopted for a university student GPA calculation, the electrical safety level (ESL) in Hail region has been found to be 0.76 (in a scale of 4 points) which is a very low score and indicates a poor electrical safety culture. Several recommendations involving different competent authorities have been proposed. Future work will concern the assessment of safety in industrial companies in Hail region.
Highlights
Electricity has become essential in modern living, so much attention should be allocated to its potential hazards [1]
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY The main objective of this study is to assess the level of electrical safety in Hail region and to present adequate recommendations to improve it
Electrical Safety Survey The objective of the present study is to evaluate the electrical safety level in Hail region
Summary
Electricity has become essential in modern living, so much attention should be allocated to its potential hazards [1]. The study in [3] is relatively old, it has been reported that, as per the General Civil Defense Administration (GCDA) reports, electrical shock is the major cause of fire accidents. Both the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFHA) are the two organisms responsible of safety in USA. They establish, publish and revise periodically the safety related regulations [4]. In Canada, the NFPA and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) have recently (in 2016) integrated occupational health, safety management system and risk management principles in a unified framework to enable sustainable prevention of electrical incidents and injuries [5]
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