Electrical Safety Awareness

What is the main risk associated with electrical shock?

• Minor discomfort

• Mild headache

• Temporary numbness

• Serious injury or death

How can circuit overload be prevented?

• Increase load on the circuit

• Use outdated circuit protection devices

• Ignore warning signs of circuit overload

• Distribute load evenly, use circuit protection devices, avoid simultaneous high-power device usage

What is the first step to take in case of an electrical fire?

• Ignore it and hope it goes away

• Use a metal object to remove the wires

• Pour water on it

• Cut off the power source

Why is it important to wear Personal Protective Equipment when working with electricity?

• To look fashionable

• To keep warm in cold weather

• To improve eyesight

• To protect oneself from electrical hazards.

What is the purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit?

• To protect the circuit from overcurrent

• To decrease the resistance in the circuit

• To increase the voltage in the circuit

• To improve the efficiency of the circuit

What are some basic precautions to take when working with electricity?

• Wear gloves soaked in water

• Stand in a puddle while working

• Use metal tools near live wires

• Wear appropriate PPE, ensure proper grounding, avoid water near electricity, turn off power before working.

What are the potential consequences of not following electrical safety precautions?

• Increased productivity

• Tripping hazards

• Enhanced creativity

• The potential consequences of not following electrical safety precautions include electric shock, fires, injuries, or fatalities.

When should you replace a damaged power cord?

• During a full moon

• After a week

• When it stops working

• Immediately

How can you safely unplug an appliance from an outlet?

• Yank the plug out forcefully

• Use a wet hand to unplug the appliance

• Twist the plug while pulling it out

• Turn off the appliance and pull the plug straight out from the outlet.

Why is it important to never touch electrical appliances with wet hands?

• To make the appliances work better

• To avoid the risk of electric shock.

• To save time when using the appliances

• To increase the risk of electric shock