Electrical Safety Flashcard

Front

High-voltage rubber gloves must be electrically tested _____.

Back

every six months

Front

The major cause of death from electrical shock is _____.

Back

fibrillation of the heart

Front

The main factor that determines the outcome of an electrical shock is the _____.

Back

amount of current

Front

According to OSHA, portable tools and appliances do not need to be grounded _____?

Back

if they have an approved system of double insulation

Front

All electrical equipment and lines should be considered _____ until determined otherwise.

Back

energized

Front

When a barrier is used as a controlled access zone, it must be _____ from the edge.

Back

6 feet

Front

Batteries can be an explosion hazard because _____?

Back

hydrogen mixed with air is explosive in the proper concentration

Front

Before entering a confined space, you must _____?

Back

be trained in confined space entry procedures

Front

Portable electric hand tools account for a large number of electrical shock injuries. One way to prevent these types of accidents is by _____?

Back

properly grounding the tools

Front

When using a straight ladder, the side rails should extend at least _____ inches above the top support point.

Back

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