Acronyms
What is the acronym for the 6 main electrical hazards?
BE SAFE
This happens when your body becomes part of circuit?
You can get shocked
Give 2 examples of an electrical conductor and 2 examples of an electrical insulator.
Metal, water, wet skin
Rubber, plastic, dry wood, glass
When working near power lines what is the minimum safe distance?
10 feet
What does the BE and S stand for in the 6 main electrical hazard acronym?
Burns, Electrocution and Shock
What does a GFCI do?
Senses leaking current and shuts off power.
Give one reason why we LOTO an electrical panel/box.
To ensure that someone working away from the electrical panel does not get shocked by someone turning on the breaker.
What does LOTO stand for?
Lock Out Tag Out
What does the A, F and E stand for in the 6 main electrical hazard acronym?
Arc Flash, Fire and Explosions
When helping someone who has been injured and is bleeding, what should you always assume? and what precautions should you take when helping them?
That ALL human blood or fluids are infectious and wear plastic gloves
Give three examples of PPE
Gloves, Glasses and Face Masks
True or False: Sweat, Tears and Urine can transmit bloodborne pathogens.
NO- Unless they are visibly contaminated with blood.
What does the acronym GFCI stand for?
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
What should you do if you are exposed to potentially infectious fluids?
- Wash/flush the area with soap or water
- Report: report the incident to your supervisor
- Seek medical treatment right away
What are the two main ways of exposure to BBP's?
- Sharp Injury: getting stuck by a contaminated needle
- Contact with membranes or broken skin: Infectious material (like blood) splashes in your eyes, nose or mouth. Open sore, cut or scrape
When a GFCI senses a leak in current, what is the reaction time for the power to shut off?
1/40th of a second
What does BBP stand for?
Bloodborne Pathogens
Explain the difference between Current (Amps) and Voltage(Volts)
Current (Amps) is the movement or flow of electrical charge, what shocks you and Voltage is the force or "push" that moves the current (Amps).
Give 2 forms of damage that can be found on an extension cord or cord of a power tool.
Damaged or frayed insulation/wires
Broken third prong (grounding prong)
How many volts is a standard outlet?
120 Volts