Electrical Safety General Awareness

Electrical fires are one of the rarest sources of fires and burns at home and in the workplace.

• A.  True

• B.  False

Always test a circuit or wire before working on it to make sure it is de-energized.

• A. True

• B. False

Tripped circuit breakers, warm power tools or extension cords, and a tripped GFCI are all indications that undetected electrical hazards exist.

• A.  True

• B.  False

GFCI, the device designed to prevent electrical shocks, stands for:

• A.  Ground Ferrous Circuit Isolation

• B.  Guard for Circuitry Identification

• C.  Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

Always lock out and tag out all involved circuits and machines.

• A.  True

• B.  False

The four main types of electrical injuries are electrical shock, burns, electrocution, and falls caused by shocks.

• A.  True

• B.  False

Which of the following are electrical hazards? (Select all that apply.)

• A.  Exposed electrical parts or bad insulation

• B.  Overhead power lines

• C.  Overloaded circuits

• D.  Wet conditions

Which of the following are applicable to electrical safety PPE? (Select all that apply.)

• A.  Gloves

• B.  SCBA

• C.  Face shields

• D.  Hard hats

• F.  Boots

Only electricians are exposed to electrocution and electrical hazards.

• A.  True

• B.  False

The severity of an electrical injury depends on (Select all that apply.)

• A.  The amount of electrical current flowing through the body

• B.  The density of the victim's skin

• C.  The length of time the current is conducted

• D.  The strength of the victim