Electrical Safety

Where should leads from electrical items never be left?

• safely in the shed

• put away properly

• trailed across the floor

• on the balcony

Don't touch an electrical devices when you are_____________

• Angry

• Sick

• Busy

• Wet

Never pull an item from an electrical outlet by the cord.

• True

• False

What are the best ways to put out electrical fires? (more than one option)

• Using water

• Nothing. Just let it burn out

• Fire extinguisher

• Fire blanket

Why is electrical wiring usually are covered with a layer of plastic?

• To make it look pretty

• To help electricity flow along the wire

• To make it safe

• To add more energy

In the event that someone is being shocked by electricity you should never ________________.

• call an adult

• touch them

• call 911

• yell for help

Why is overloading an outlet not allowed?

• It will make people stumble and hurt.

• It creates the risk of wire overheating and starting a fire.

• It makes the house messy.

• It incurs huge electricity bills from too much energy.

Is this dangerous? Why?

• Yes. The fork is made of metal. The child can get electrocuted.

• No. The fork is made of metal. Nothing will happen.

• No. The child is an insulator so he can't be electrocuted.

• No. The switch is off. It is safe.

Damaged power cords can cause__________

• fires

• electrocution

• None

• Both A and

  B are correct

_________ plug too much stuff into one outlet.

• do

• don't

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-3