Lab Safety for Electricity

What is the first thing Jacob should do before working with any electrical equipment in a lab?

• Ground the equipment

• Work alone

• Use water near the equipment

• Wear gloves

Why is it important for Kaitlyn and Jayden to wear safety goggles when working with electricity?

• To look fashionable

• To keep hair out of the face

• To improve vision clarity

• To protect the eyes from potential hazards such as sparks, debris, or chemicals.

What should Anaya do if she notices damaged cords or wires in the lab?

• Report it to the lab supervisor or safety officer.

• Leave it as is and hope for the best

• Try to fix it yourself without reporting

• Ignore it and continue working

Why is it important for Taylor and Landon to never overload electrical outlets?

• To create a light show

• To test the durability of the outlet

• To prevent overheating, short circuits, and electrical fires.

• To save energy

What is the proper way to unplug an electrical device from an outlet?

• Yank the cord forcefully to unplug the device

• Use a metal object to pry the plug out of the outlet

• Twist the plug while pulling it out of the outlet

• Grip the plug, not the cord, and pull straight out.

Why should Jayden never use electrical equipment with wet hands?

• To make the equipment more efficient

• To avoid the risk of electric shock.

• To create a fun challenge

• To improve conductivity

What should Jayden do if he accidentally spills water on an electrical device?

• Plug the device back in immediately

• Submerge the device in rice

• Turn off the electrical device, unplug it, and let it dry completely before using it again.

• Blow dry the device with a hairdryer

Why is it important for Landon and Taylor to never tamper with electrical equipment in the lab?

• To impress others

• To test your luck

• To see what happens

• To prevent injuries, electrical shocks, fires, and damage to the equipment.

What should Taylor do if experiencing an electric shock while working in the lab?

• Apply water directly to the affected area

• Disconnect power source and seek medical attention

• Touch other electrical equipment

• Ignore the shock and continue working

Why is it important for Jayden and Liz to always have a fire extinguisher nearby when working with electricity?

• To scare away potential hazards

• To quickly extinguish any electrical fires that may break out.

• To keep warm while working

• To create a controlled explosion