Approximately 723 people are electrocuted annually per 100 million population in India according to a presentation made on National Workshop on Electrical Safety 12thApril, 2016. This figure is multiple times high in comparison to other nations.
Electrical safety in hospitals is a subject of high attention due to the recent fire incidents in Covid Hospitals. In comparison to a general electrical installation, in medical locations it is necessary to ensure the safety of patients likely to be subjected to the application of medical electrical equipment.
The reason for accidents in residential buildings are (1) failure of power supply company to provide safe power supply complying the regulations. (2) Safety officers (Electrical inspectorates) failing to ensure implementation of safety regulations by the energy supply company.
Hyderabad woke up to a part of its history going up in flames as one of India’s oldest clubs was destroyed in a massive fire that broke out early this morning.
Fire accidents due electrical reasons are increasing over the year especially in hospitals.
Accidents due to electricity are becoming very common across the country, especially inHomes, Industrial, Commercial buildings and Hospitals. The recent fire incidents in COVID hospitals are examples of accidents from electricity in critical places.
Bureau of Indian Standards conducted webinar on Draft National Electric Code of India on Wednesday, 13th JANUARY 2021 (online) | 1500 h – 1700 h.
