Uma análise das causas, consequências e medidas de prevenção de incêndios de origem elétrica

Abstract

This work aims to present and analyze the main causes for the occurrence of fires caused by electrical failures, as well as to suggest the most important measures for the prevention of such accidents. Given the current scenario, where electrical and electronic devices are constantly inserted in daily life, fires with electrical origin are increasingly common, even with the evolution of materials and devices that are found in an electrical installation, justifying the need for greater care in the elaboration of electrical designs, as well as in their use. As for the methodology, the Statistical Yearbook of ABRACOPEL was used as a data collection instrument, which provides a detailed survey of accidents with electrical origin. Also, an analysis was made with several cases of fires generated by electricity to observe the main negligences that lead to the occurrence of these disasters. With this work, it can be concluded that there is an urgent need for an improvement of society in its coexistence with electricity, given the high rate of fires caused by electrical failures, which due to the destructive nature of fire, can cause tragic consequences for people's health and assets. This changing in the behavior must come from both, the professionals in the elaboration and execution of an electrical project, as well as from consumers in the daily use of electrical appliances and equipment.