Hazards and Risks in Electrical Work

What is meant by the term Hazard?

• A risk of danger or harm

• A type of insurance

• A safety measure

• A medical condition

Identify the main hazard specific towards electrical work.

• Electric shock

• Burns

• Falls

• Fire

• Chemical exposure

Identify the most common cause of accidents in construction.

• Falls

• Electrocution

• Struck by object

• Caught-in/between

What is meant by the term Hazard?

• A potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons

• A type of insurance policy

• A financial risk

• A weather condition

What is meant by the term Risk?

• The possibility of loss or injury

• A guaranteed outcome

• An opportunity for profit

• A certain event

Which of the following is a common cause of accidents in construction?

• Slips and falls

• Electrical hazards

• Heavy machinery accidents

• Poor site management

What is meant by the term Hazard?

• A potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons

• A type of insurance policy

• A financial risk

• A weather condition

What is meant by the term Risk?

• The possibility of loss or injury

• A certain outcome

• An opportunity for gain

• A guaranteed success

Identify the hazard specific towards electrical work.

• Electric shock

• Fire hazard

• Explosive atmosphere

• Arc flash