Electrical Safety Awareness

All Of The Following Determine The Severity Of An Electrical Shock, EXCEPT:

• • The path through the body 

• The current’s frequency

• The amount of current flow

• The degree of electrical decay

Which Of The Following Procedures Protects The Electrician From Accidental Or Unexpected Equipment Startup?

• Lockout / Tagout procedures

• Continual monitoring of equipment status

• Using a “buddy system” during maintenance

• Electrical release procedures

What is the first step toward protecting yourself from the many electrical hazards you may face on the job?

• • Recognizing hazards

• Complying with OSHA

• Reporting accidents

• Knowing how to respond

Which of the following is the lowest level of electrical current that can cause heart fibrillation and death?

• 15 amps

• 10 amps

• 5 - 10 milliamps

• 50 -100 milliamps

 What should be done if you see a power tool’s plug with a missing center ground prong ?

• Use the tool as it is normal

• • Do not use it 

• Tag the tool before use

• • Use the tool because the plug is still safe

Which of the following would be the most likely indication of an electrical circuit overload condition?

• Equipment fails to start

• Excess heat or arcing

• Excess noise in the circuit

• Notification by OSHA

Why is static electricity a serious potential hazard ? 

• It can surprise the worker causing an injury

• It can cause a fire or explosion

• It can disrupt neurological pathways

• • It can result in unintentional impact 

Which of these can be used as insulating live-line tools for electrical protection?

• • Shotgun sticks

• • Switch sticks

• Hot sticks

• • None of the above

• • A, B, and C

 If you are working in a damp space, what do you need to do? 

• Mop first

• Elevate the electrical outlets and wiring

• • Install and use ground fault circuit interrupter

• • Use heaters to dry areas

What kind of tape can be used to repair an extension cord with split insulation? 

• UL tape

• Electrical tape

• Fibber tape

• • None of the above