Major electrical hazards
Occur when electricity ignites explosive mixture of material in the air
what is an explosion
Most common shock-related injury
what is a burn
method used to prevent energy from being released
while performing maintenance
What is lockout/tagout
Overhead powerlines should always be considered?
what is energized
Measurement of electrical force
what is voltage
_____________ that goes from a larger gauge to a smaller gauge
what is wiring.
Body becomes part of electrical circuit or
Reflex response to passage of electric current through the body.
what is shock
Designed to protect people from electrical shock
Detects ground faults and interrupts electric current
Limits duration of electrical shock
What is a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
Required every three years for employees who could be potentially exposed to electrical hazards or when a new piece of electrical equipment is introduced in the workplace.
What is training
Damaged electrical cords should be ?
what is removed from service
Water increases the risk of?
what is electrocution
Sudden release of electrical energy through air when a high-voltage gap exists and there is a breakdown between conductors
what is an •Arc flash
What is the minimum safe distance from an overhead powerline?
What is 10 Feet
A breaker is designed to protect what ?
what is wire and electrical equipment
a conductive connection to the earth which acts as a protective measure.
what is grounding Grounding