Electrical Basics
This wire color is considered “hot” and carries current to the outlet.
What is black wire?
Approximately this many people are accidentally electrocuted each year.
What is 290 people?
Being shocked is much more likely in this type of environment.
What is a wet or damp location?
Extension cords should be checked regularly for these problems.
What are nicks, cuts, or damage?
In case of an electrical fire, this type of extinguisher should be used.
What is a fire extinguisher?
This wire color completes the circuit and carries electricity back to the panel.
What is the white (neutral) Wire?
About this many people die each year in fires caused by faulty electrical systems.
What is 800 people?
People are excellent ________, which increases electrical danger.
What are conductors?
These tools have two layers of insulation to protect against shock.
What are double-insulated tools?
You should always do this before digging to avoid hitting buried wires.
What is call and check for utilities?
This wire color provides a safe path for electricity if a short occurs.
What is the green or bare ground wire?
Electricity causes an estimated this amount of property damage annually.
What is $1.2 billion?
Electrical equipment should never be used in these conditions.
What are wet or damp areas?
For an extension cord up to 35 feet long, this wire gauge should be used.
What is #14 gauge?
Wires should be buried or protected to prevent this hazard involving equipment.
What is power line entanglement?
Touching hot and neutral wires together can cause this dangerous condition.
What is an electrical short circuit?
Thousands of people experience these two injuries each year from electricity.
What are shocks and burns?
You should never spray this around any electrical source.
What is water?
This type of power tool plug is safest because it includes a ground.
What is a 3-prong plug?
The first step in an electrical accident is to do this if it is safe.
What is turn off the power source?
The location where all electricity enters a building from the meter.
What is the electrical panel box?
These statistics demonstrate the importance of electrical safety because electricity can result in these consequences.
What are electrocution, fires, and serious injuries?
This device should be used in damp locations to prevent shock.
What is a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)?
This safety label shows a tool meets national safety standards.
What is UL listed?
Electrical work should be done by this professional if you are unsure.
What is a certified electrician?