Electrical Safety

Electric shock can cause which of the following?

burns, physical injuries, nervous system effects

Water can decrease a substance's resistance to the flow of electricity.

True

Only use electrical cords for their intended purposes.

True

If you are going to clean any electrical device that is not in use, and you are authorized to do so, you should first:

Turn it off and unplug it.

What is the most common type of injury from electric shock?

Burns

________ can potentially expose you to electric shock, electrocution, burns, fires, explosions and falls.

Electricity

It is safe to use an electrical device if your hands are wet as long as you are careful.

False

Which of the following is a sign that an electrical device is overheating:

It has a burning smell.

______ any plug that is broken, bent or loose.

Report

Electric shock occurs when a person's body accidentally becomes part of an electric circuit.

True

Failure to use electrical safety measures while using any type of electrical equipment can result in serious injury.

True

If an electrical device is overheating, you should turn it off, unplug it, report it, and tag it so that others won't use it.

True

Insulators offer resistance to the flow of electric current.

True