Electrical Safety

An electrician should use a ________ ladder when working around electrical wiring.

• Aluminum

• Wood

• Fiberglass

• Wood or Fiberglass

_________ is a combination of rules and devices that prevent the energizing

of a circuit that could injure a worker.

• National Electrical Code

• Lockout/Tagout

• EPA Regulations

• OSHA Regulations

Which of the following is NOT a safety rule for electricians to follow when working with electrical equipment and tools. 

• Use insulated tools when working on live circuits.

• Work with live power to save time.

• Follow Lockout/Tagout Procedures

• Inspect power tools before using.

The safe way to get to the top of scaffolding is to...

• Climb the bracing.

• Climb the outside.

• Use a ladder.

• All answers are safe

Which of the following determines the severity of most electrical shocks/injuries?

• The resistance

• The voltage

• The amperage

The two types of burns an electrician can normally be exposed to are _______.

• Arc Flash & Electrical burns

• Electrical Burns & Chemical Burns

• Chemical Burns and Arc Flash

• Contact burns and friction burns.

All the following are examples of PPE EXCEPT:

• Safety Glasses

• Insulated Pliers

• Work Boots

• Respirator

Which of the following is NOT true about aiding a victim of electrical shock?

• Shut off the power.

• Call 911 and provide CPR until help arrives.

• Use an insulator to remove the hazard if you can't shut off the power.

• Quickly grasp the victim and drag them away from the hazard.

You are an electrician working in a new building and you come across an installation that is not safe and is not acceptable under local electrical code. What should you do?

• Call the building inspector.

• Tell your supervisor after work.

• Tell your supervisor immediately

• Keep a close eye on it and continue your work.

What is the first rule of working in Wet Conditions?

• Avoid it!

• Keep a dry set of clothes in your van.

• Wear an insulated rain coat.

• Properly ground yourself.