Safety Flash
Dangerous transformers
Dangerous transformers
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 08/00
- Electrical SafetyMachinery and Equipment
- Electric shockElectrical safety
- Marine industry
- Vessel
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Summary
A vessel operating in the Gulf of Mexico reported transformers of unknown origin onboard. The units lacked earthing and double insulation and had metal casings. Their plug and socket arrangement could produce 440 V from a 220 V supply connected to the 110 V socket, with live sockets presenting an electrocution risk.
Classifications: Electric shock; electrocution.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
Unsafe transformers lacked adequate earthing or insulation and could expose users to dangerous voltages.
IMCA SF 08/00. Themes: electrical safety, machinery and equipment.