Basic Safety Rules
This should always be done to a circuit before working on it
What is turning off/de-energizing the power?
This piece of PPE protects your eyes from flying debris or sparks
What are safety glasses/goggles?
This is what happens when electric current passes through the body
What is electric shock?
Tools with this type of handle are safer to use around electricity
What are insulated handles?
This condition on the floor increases the risk of slipping while doing electrical work
What is a wet floor?
This device is used to make sure a switch can't be turned back on while you're working
What is a lock (lockout device)?
This type of gloves protect your hands from electric shock
What are insulated/rubber gloves?
This body organ can be seriously affected by electric shock, sometimes causing it to stop
What is the heart?
This type of ladder should never be used near electrical work
What is a metal ladder?
This is why a cluttered work area is dangerous
What is tripping hazards/blocked exits?
This tool is used to check whether a circuit is actually dead before touching it
What is a voltage tester/meter?
This footwear helps protect electricians from shock
What are insulated/rubber-soled boots?
This is why water and electricity are a dangerous combination
What is water conducts electricity?
A 20' extension ladder is set up on the side of a building, how far from the building should the base of the ladder be?
What is 5'?
This should always be kept clear around electrical panels
What is clearance/working space?
This term describes work rules put in place to prevent injury on the job
What is assuming it's live/energized?
This term refers to all the gear worn to protect a worker from hazards
What is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?
This term describes a burn caused by electric current passing through skin/tissue
What is an electrical burn?
This device protects a circuit from being overloaded
What is a fuse/circuit breaker?
This term describes a hazard that isn't obvious just by looking at it
What is a hidden hazard?
This term describes work rules put in place to prevent injury on the job
What are safety procedures/practices?
This type of clothing should be avoided when working with electricity due to fire risk
What is synthetic/flammable clothing?
This is the first thing you should do if you see a coworker being shocked (without touching them)
What is cutting the power/calling for help?
This device is designed to shut off power quickly if it senses a ground fault, often used near water
What is a GFCI?
This is why you should never work alone on live electrical equipment
What is having someone available to help in an emergency?