Chapter 4

PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

This chapter shows presentation, analysis and interpretation of data that the

researcher gathered through observations slips and any survey questionnaire. It consists of

the tabular form of data that is connected to the research topic. It presents the gathered data

regarding the electrical hazards present in the field concerning the safety of linesman of

Zambales Electric Cooperative (ZAMECO) II.

1. Survey Proper

The survey proper to the respondents was divided into two (2) parts in terms of

specific topic according to the variables relatively.

1.1 Computed mean of the electrical hazards present in the field.

Figure 1.1 Electrical Hazards Present in the Field

Electrical Hazards Present in the Field

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Identifying the Electrical Hazards in the Field

Table 1

Electrical Hazards Present in the Field

Electrical Hazards Mean VD

a) Presence of power in primary line; 3.67 SA

b) Presence of power in secondary line; 3.60 SA
c) Short circuit; 2.50 A

d) Damaged tools and equipment; 3.23 A

e) Overhead power lines; 2.47 A

f) Inadequate wiring and overloaded circuits; 2.63 A

g) Exposed electrical parts; 2.87 A

h) Improper grounding; 2.40 D

i) Damaged insulation; 2.43 D
j) Wet conditions; 2.33 D
k) Working on live circuits; and,
3.00 A
l) Skipping lackout/tagout.
2.93 A

Mean 2.83 A

Legend: Strongly Agree (SA) 3.50-4.00; Agree (A) 2.50-3.49; Disagree (D) 1.50-2.49; and Strongly Agree
(SD) 1.00-1.49.

As shown in the Table 1, the electrical hazards present in the field are enumerated,

its mean and verbal description. The overall mean is 2.83 and it is classified under A or it

simply stated that the result is agree that the electrical hazards are present in the field.

It can be noted that the highest means were seen in the following electrical hazards:

a) Presence of power in primary line that has 3.67 and b) presence of power in secondary

line that has 3.60. The lowest means were seen in: h) Improper grounding that get 2.40, i)

Damaged insulation that has a result of 2.43, and j) Wet conditions that has a result of only

2.33.
Figure 1.2 Effects of Electrical Hazards

Effects of Electrical Hazards

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Identifying the Effects of Electrical Hazards to Linesman

Table 2

Frequency and Percent Distribution of the Effects of Electrical Hazards to the

Linesman

Effects of Electrical Hazards Mean VD

a) Electrical shock; 3.17 A

b) Burns; 2.83 A
c) Death; 2.67 A

d) Mascular contraction; and, 2.63 A

e) Heart paralysis. 1.93 D

Mean 2.65 A

Legend: Strongly Agree (SA) 3.50-4.00; Agree (A) 2.50-3.49; Disagree (D) 1.50-2.49; and Strongly Agree
(SD) 1.00-1.49.

Table 2 shows the effects of electrical hazards, its mean and value description. As

presented on the tabular form, the overall mean is 2.65 and is classified as A or simply the

representation that the presented effects of electrical hazards are agree.

 It can be noted that a) electrical shock gets the highest mean of 3.17 while the lowest

effect is e) Heart paralysis that has a mean of 1.93 which stated that this is not an effect

encountered by the linesman or respondents.

Table 3.

Computed Overall Mean of the Gathered Data

Electrical Hazards and Its

Effect to Linesman in the
Field Overall Mean Value Description

Electrical Hazards 2.83 A

Effects of Electrical 2.65 A

Hazards

Total 2.74 A

Legend: Strongly Agree (SA) 3.50-4.00; Agree (A) 2.50-3.49; Disagree (D) 1.50-2.49; and Strongly Agree

(SD) 1.00-1.49.

As gleaned in the tabulation, the two (2) parts of the survey proper are with the

overall mean of 2.74 which corresponds to the value description of Agree (A). Therefore,

most of the respondents agreed on the assessment tool that was stated on the questionnaire

from the total thirty (30) respondents.

2. Respondents’ Recommendation on Implementing Safety Measures

Table 5 shows some of the respondents’ recommendations on what will be safety

measures to be implemented for the safety of linesmen in preventing the effects of electrical

hazards. The findings revealed that most of the respondents recommend to use and wear

the personal protective equipment (PPE).

2.1 Recommendation of the Linesman

This presents the answers of the respondents to the open-ended questions of the

survey questionnaire.

Table 5.

Measures to be Implemented in Preventing the Possible Effects of Electrical Hazards

Theme Sample Feedback

Prevention of Possible Effects of “Strict implementation of safety

Electrical Hazards practices in the field.” (R01) (R18)
(R20)

“Always wear proper protective

equipment in work area. Proper
coordination with co-worker and analyze
the working area before working.” (R02)

“Always wear your PPE.” (R03) (R04)

(R08) (R11) (R14) (R15) (R24)

“Proper grounding system,

communication or coordinate.” (R05)

“Safety first.” (R06) (R30) (R28)

“Put lockout and tag-out.” (R07) (R29)

“By implementing proper electrical

design such as well-insulated wires,
proper height of transmission poles and
well-manage power system will prevent
the system to cause electrical hazard.”
(R12)

“Shut power lines before working.”

(R13) (R27)

“Follow what is written in the safety

manual to avoid further accident during
 the performance of work. Always wear
Personal Protective Equipment.” (R16)

As presented in the table, proper use of PPE and safety first should be implemented

to prevent the possible effects of electrical hazards to the linesmen of ZAMECO II. Also,

ensuring if the area is safe in the operation, following what was written in the manual, and

communicating to each other are factors that can help to lessen the possibility of occurrence

of electrical hazards to the power line installers or linesman.

3. Interview Proper

This presents the answers of the interviewee to the interview questions conducted

last February 15, 2019 at ZAMECO II.

3.1 Engr. Jameson Gallinera. The first interviewee is Engr. Gallinera, an

electrical engineer and working as a meter shop engineer at ZAMECO II. He evaluates

meters, supervise testing, repair and installation of meter, he also tests instrument

transformer for big loads consumer. He supervises and assist in testing and installation of

transformers. He works for almost four years at ZAMECO II. During the interview, the

researcher asked what are the electrical hazards he encountered while installing or repairing

wires. Engr. Gallinera said that the presence of power to the overhead lines and secondary

lines are the electrical he had been observed and in rainy seasons, the possibility of a

lightning striking the overhead lines is high. “Electrical hazards are always present in the

field and the workers is at risk especially our linesmen because they’re the one who is

climbing high poles when there is a damage. They will check what are the reason or reasons
behind losing of electricity in a specific area. We always secure the working area for the

sake of our lives”, he added.

3.2 Engr. Ceasar Ian Mauricio. The second interviewee is Engr. Mauricio,

working for almost three years at ZAMECO II. He is an electrical engineer and is a special

equipment and instrumentation engineer. He is responsible for the effective and efficient

maintenance of substation and special equipment in the electric distribution system. I asked

him if the safety of linesmen while doing their job applied properly and the effects of

electrical hazards he had been encountered. He answered that linesmen assess carefully

their working area before doing their job because their safety is their main goal while

working. The supervisor or the person-in-charge must secure the work place and free it

from any hazard. “But sometimes, there are chances that linesman are experiencing

electrocution while installing wires on high pole and it is causing delay to work”, Engr.

Mauricio stated.

3.3 Engr. Bryan Nayre. The last interview is Engr. Nayre, the Distribution Asset

Supervisor of ZAMECO II. Working for five years at the said company. As the interview

goes on, I asked Engr. Nayre about the ways in preventing the possible effects of electrical

hazards to the power line workers. By strict implementation of wearing the personal

protective equipment (PPE) and presence of mind, linesman can avoid the harmful effect

of electrical hazards to human as well as the properties. Engineering and administrative

controls must be implemented before, during, and after repairing broken wires or installing

wires on poles. For him, linesman should communicate to each other while doing their job.

“As the supervisor of engineers and linesmen, I always make sure that my co-workers do

their job safely, being an electrical engineer is not easy because our lives are always at risk.
You can’t prevent the effects of electrical hazards but you can avoid it by doing safety

measures. The people itself can also classified as a hazard if you don’t know how to

implement safety measures during work. For the reason of being licensed electrical

engineers and professional linesmen, our company are experiencing minimal effects of

electrical hazards towards us.”, Engr. Nayre discussed professionally.

The interview conducted to the three interviewees are different questions but come

up with connected answers. Each of them answered the question professionally. Electrical

hazards are always present in their work and it can’t be prevented but can avoid and lessen

its effect to every responsible person in that field by using and implementing the

appropriate safety measures and wearing personal protective equipment during their work.