Electrical Safety

Appliances

100

Which appliance causes 3,600 home fires each year?

Toasters

200

What is the preferred type of extension cord?

3-Wire ( ground )

300

What is the proper way to unplug your electrical appliances from a power strip? a. Simply pull the cord until it comes out. b. Put your foot on the power strip to hold it steady while you pull the cord loose. c. Use your hand to remove the plug, being careful not to pull on the cord.

C: Pulling on the cord can cause damage to the wires inside, which could ultimately result in an electrical shock after much misuse. Always disconnect appliances from the power source by grasping and removing the plug.

Home Electrical

100

1/3 of all home fires begin in which room of the house?

Kitchen

200

Home electrical problems account for approximately how many fires each year? A. 20 % B. 40 % C. 75%

A. 20%

300

What is the cause for most home electrical fires?

Aged Wiring and/or Misuse of Surge Protectors

400

Where are the most common locations you would find the main panel in a house?

closet, basement, garage, laundry room

Shocking Isn't it?

100

True or False: Use of electrical tape is adequate for repairing a damaged extension cord?

False...electrical tape will melt

200

If a friend receives a severe electric shock from an electrical appliance in your home, what should your first response be? a. Grab the appliance and throw it aside so that you can tend to your friend. b. Run to the circuit breaker and turn off the main switch.

B: The safest thing to do is remove the source of electricity by turning off the main switch of the circuit breaker. Touching your friend is not a good idea because he or she may conduct electricity into your body and then you will both be shocked. Using a broomstick isn’t the best idea either because if the wood is wet or dirty, it may also conduct electricity into your body.

300

What is the most common electric shock-related injury? a. High fever b. Blacking out c. Electrical burns

C: The flow of an electric current through a person’s body generates heat. If the current is large enough, the heat will cause an electrical burn, which can lead to serious tissue damage and other internal injuries. If you ever incur an electrical burn, seek immediate medical attention.

400

what is the most dangerous voltage to work around because of its complexity? but yet commonly used?

347v

Circuits & Outlets

100

The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters should be used in what type of setting?

In any area where water may come into contact with electrical products. - Unfinished basements - Bathrooms - Kitchens - Garages - Outside outlets

200

How often are you supposed to test GFCI's?

Monthly (and after every electrical storm)

300

2,400 children (7/day) receive emergency room treatment every year caused by inserting objects into electrical receptacles. What percentage of these cases are under adult supervision? a. 30% b. 50% c. 70%

c. 70%

400

what is the minimum distance you need to be away from a baseboard heater for couch or combustible material  

12" infront 6" on the sides 

Prevention/Stats

100

What is the maximum length of extension that should be used?

100 feet

200

How can you prevent children from injuries caused by inserting objects into electrical outlets?

- Using Tamper Resistant Outlets (TRO's) - Outlet covers/caps

300

When calculating the capacity of a surge protector, total watts should not exceed _____% of the rated capacity?

80%