Safety Basics
What should you always do before touching a wire?
Test it
Voltage
The pressure that pushes electricity
Tool used to remove insulation from conductors
Wire strippers
Keep your workspace ______
Clean
This exposed condition creates shock risk
Exposed wire
What is the safest assumption about any wire?
It is live
Current
The flow of electricity
Tool used to twist wires together
Lineman pliers
Never ______ electrical work
Rush
This happens when too much current flows in a circuit
Overload
This piece of equipment protects your eyes from debris
Safety glasses
Opposition to electrical flow
Resistance
Tool used to test if a wire is live without touching it
Non-contact voltage tester
Always use the ______ tool for the job
Correct
Damaged insulation can lead to this dangerous condition
Short circuit
This condition increases the risk of electrical shock
Wet conditions
Circuit
A complete path for electricity
Tool used to measure voltage, resistance, and current
Multimeter
Double-check all ______ before energizing
Connections
Working on live circuits can result in this
Shock or electrocution
This is the safest way to approach any unknown circuit
Assume it is energized and test it
A safe path for electricity to travel
Ground
What should you do before using any tool?
nspect it for damage
When unsure, always ______
Assume a wire is LIVE!
This is caused by electricity taking an unintended path
Ground fault