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
