Electrical Safety
True or False: 120 Volts is enough to kill a person?
True. A majority of deaths are from this voltage as many believe it is not hazardous and because it is the most used in homes.
Name at least two tasks that would be classified as Hot Works.
Welding, grinding, torching, cutting, burning etc..
To minimize a spark hazard when using an electric cord, what device must be used?
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
True or False: Hot work could cause an ignition to start an explosion.
True
What is worse, electrical shock or electrocuted? Why?
Electrical shock is a physical encounter with electricity. Electrocuted is where electrical shock becomes fatal.
True or False: Welding fumes pose no hazard?
False. Welding fumes can be very hazards and, in some cases, impose high levels of carcinogens.
Daily Double; What are two electrical hazards in your area of work?
Please list on the group sheet.
What is required to be completed before hot works can begin to be completed in the facility (Excluding the maintenance shop)?
A Hot Work Permit which discusses actions to complete before, during, and after hot works.
Before flipping a MCC manel or break on, what must you first make sure of concerning the equipment's status?
Make sure the equipment is not in the run mode when flipping the mcc or breaker switch.
What are the 5 components to the Explosion Pentagon?
Ignition, Fuel, Oxygen, Containment, and Dispersion