Electricity Safety Rules

Safe or dangerous?

• safe

• dangerous

Safe or dangerous?

• safe

• dangerous

You can put anything such as a fork into electric sockets.

• True

• False

it is dangerous to touch any machine has uncovered wire ?

• right

• wrong

Why should you never operate electrical equipment with wet hands?

• It can cause the equipment to rust

• It might make the equipment too slippery to hold

• Water increases the risk of electric shock

• It can freeze the equipment

Cheyenne is building an electric circuit. Safety rules are very important to follow. Which is NOT a safety rule?

• Cheyenne made sure to have a pan of water on the table to prevent an electrical fire.

• Cheyenne made sure to keep her area neat and clean.

• Cheyenne made sure to listen to her teacher and follow direction.

• Cheyenne made sure to use googles incase the circuit made sparks.

What should you do if you see a fallen electrical wire?

• Pick it up with a wooden stick

• Report it to the authorities immediately

• Try to move it with your hands

• Ignore it and walk away

What should you do if someone is experiencing an electric shock?

• Pull them away from the source

• Turn off the power source

• Throw water on them

• Call for help and wait

The electrician in this picture is wearing rubber gloves for protection.  The purpose of the rubber gloves is to --

• keep the electrician dry

• create an electrical circuit

• produce electricity

• protect the electrician

Why should water and electricity never be mixed?

• It can cause a power outage

• It can make the water hot

• It can lead to an electric shock

• It can make the electricity stronger