Electrical Safety tips for the workplace

Electricity is a ____ energy produced from the transformation of energies such as oil or natural gas.

• Primary

• Quaternary

• Tertiary

• Secondary

Unqualified personnel should not interact to electrical currents greater than ____.

• 40V

• 50V

• 60V

• 70V

Lockout/Tagout exists to protect employees from electrical ____.

• Isolation

• Operation

• Hazards

• Discomfort

Always unplug cords by pulling on the ____ head, rather than the ____.

• Plug/cord

• Cord/plug

• Appliance/plug

• Plug/appliance

One is NOT a primary energy.

• Wind energy

• Natural gas

• Solar radiation

• Electricity

Electric shock can be deadly. To ensure safety, it's best to assume that any electrical part is live. Take precautions to keep power on its path, and protect yourself. You can't be too careful when it comes to electricity. Electricity is a common, but dangerous, workplace hazard. Only those who are qualified to work with electrical components should do so.

• Partially true

• False

• True

• Not mentioned

Beware of conductive tools and cleaning materials. When working in an area where an electrical hazard is present, always assume that electrical parts are live, and act accordingly. Do not use conductive tools in the area. Some cleaning materials are conductive and require additional caution. Solvent and water-based cleaning materials are electrically conductive, as are steel wool and metalized cloth. Keep any conductive tools away from live electrical parts and equipment.

• True

• Partially true

• Not mentioned

• False

When working overhead, look above for electrical lines. In most workplace settings, there is the potential for live electrical equipment and parts above the floor level, which are only accessible with ladders or elevated platforms. Be sure to use a portable ladder with non-conductive side rails, and stay at least 10 feet away from any exposed electrical lines while you are performing overhead work.

• True

• Partially true

• False

• Not mentioned

Only qualified personnel should work on live electrical wires. If you encounter a live electrical wire, stay away. Only qualified personnel with the proper training should work on live electrical wires. Any live electrical hazard should only be approached and managed by qualified personnel. If you see a live electrical wire that is not attended, you should notify the appropriate electrical safety personnel, who should immediately place physical safety barriers.

• Partially true

• False

• Not mentioned

• True

Always follow your company's electrical safety work practices. Every company has unique electrical safety work practices depending on the electrical equipment and hazards present in your industry and workplace. It is important to always follow your company's specific electrical safety work practices to keep yourself and other employees safe.

• Partially true

• False

• True

• Not mentioned