VOCABULARY
What is an electrical circuit?
A circular path which is required to get electricity to flow and do something useful.
If an electric toaster falls into a sink of dishwater, you should unplug it before you remove it.
False
The most dangerous place to use elctrical equipment is?
Near water
The earth, water, concrete and the human body are all conductors of electricity. T or F
True
You discover the electrical cord on a drill has been damaged what should you do?
Tag the drill out of service.
What does de-energized mean?
power off
Tell me 3 things about outlet safety.
dont put anything other than a plug into one.
don't overload them
Don't pull things out by cord
Child proof your outlets
Don't use extension cords long-term.
I want to plant a new wind break, first I must...
Call one call of Wyoming a couple days before you intend to dig holes and request a locate.
Electricity Always Seeks?
EVERY path to ground
The safest ladder to use around electricity is?
Fiberglass
What is an insulator? Name one.
Rubber, glass, pure water, oil, air, dry wood
What is the standard electrical voltage available in homes?
120/240
You should get under a tree in a lightning storm?
False
Injuries from electricity can include what?
falls, burns or electric shock that may turn into electocution.
Name 3 Personal Protective Equipment items when working with electricity.
Rubber Gloves, FR clothes, hard hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses.
What is the difference between electric shock and electrocution?
electrocution = death
What is the very first thing I should do if my lights go out?
Check the breakers in my breaker panel and also check the breakers under the meter.
You are stopped at a stoplight when a car loses control and crashes into a power pole on the corner next to you. The pole falls over and lands on the back of your vehicle causing wires to come in contact with it. There is no smoke or fire. What should you do?
STAY in your Car, warn others to stay away, call 911.
The effects of an electrical shock on the body depend upon all of the following except: current, path, duration, body weight
body weight
You walk into shop class and see your teacher unconscious on the floor, holding an electric drill in his hand. You should?
Turn power off to the room and call 911.
What is an electrical current?
Current is the speed or rate at which the electrons flow through a conductor.
What do you do or not do with an electrical fire?
Never pour water onto an electrical fire, have the appropriate fire extinguisher Class C.
A power line has fallen across your driveway and you need to leave. What do you do?
Call your power company and stay away from it.
Name 6 ways electricity is made.
Coal, wind, solar, water, natural gas, nuclear.
What is a gfci outlet and when do you need them?
An outlet made to guard people against elctrical shock. GFCI's should be used when near any water sources ie kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, swimming pools, etc.