DE Safety

Circuits

100

Your partner has been working on your group’s circuit and has left the work area. Before you begin working on the circuit, what should you do to ensure that the circuit is not active and prevent yourself from getting a shock?

Disconnect the power source

200

What should you not wear when working in an electronics workspace?

Clothing that is not loose and no jewelry.

300

Why should students take their time when working in an electronics classroom?

1. Taking your time allows you to double check your connections and reduce the need for troubleshooting later. 

2. Avoid Mistakes

400

What is the maximum current level a human can withstand before sustaining injury?

15 mA

500

What is never ever ever allowed in DE?

HORSEPLAY

Tools

100

You used a tool and it inadvertently became damaged. What should be the next action for you to take?

Label the tool that is broken and inform the instructor

200

If you have not been given instruction on a tool or piece of equipment in the laboratory, you should:

Do not use the tool until you have had proper instruction

300

The electrical cord for a soldering iron has a grounding prong. However, the
extension cord you are trying to plug into only has a place for 2 prongs
(no grounding prong). What should you do in order to plug in the tool?

Use an appropriate adapter/extension cord. 

400

You notice that the cord of your soldering iron is frayed and possibly broken.  What should be done next?

Label the broken section and notify the instructor. 

500

How should you use a box cutter?

2 part answer

Stand to the side 

Cut away from you

Safety

100

What is the only PPE we use in DIG?

Safety Goggles

200

What scenario is appropriate for wearing safety goggles?

Soldering

300

What are the types of injury that are most common in an electronics classroom?

Shock

Burns

Punctures

400

A student obtained an injury in the electrical classroom. 

The accident should be
brought to the attention of the instructor so that:

1. The teacher can document the injury. 

2. The teacher can administer first aid. 

3. The teacher can make sure other students are not injured.

500

It is important to keep your workspace clean and organized in an electronics
classroom.  What are some reasons for this?

1. This allows other classmates to easily locate materials when sharing the same workspace.

2. Minimizes potential for injuries.
   
   

3. These practices help maintain the equipment in the electronics classroom.