5. Electric hazard.

Question 0

2. In what two ways does an electric shock injure a person?

Answer 0

A person receives an electric shock whenever any part of his body becomes part of an electric circuit. In such cases, he is subject to injury in two ways:

1. From nerve shock, which, if great enough, will cause the lungs or heart or both to stop functioning.
2. From the heating effect of the current which may cause severe burns chiefly where the current enters or leaves the body.

Question 1

1. How can you prevent electrocutions?

Answer 1

1. Locate and identify utilities before starting work.
2. Look for overhead power lines when operating any equipment.
3. Maintain a safe distance away from power lines; learn the safe distance requirements.
4. Do not operate portable electric tools unless they are grounded or double insulated.
5. Use ground-fault circuit interrupters for protection.
6. Be alert to electrical hazards when working with ladders, scaffolds or other platforms.

Question 2

4. What are the harmful effects of electricity?

Answer 2

It can cause shocks, burns, fires, and explosions in the work place.

Question 3

5. What can electrical shock cause?

Answer 3

Electrocution or it may cause a physical reaction that results in fall.
Current flowing through your chest, neck, head, or major nerves can stop your breathing. Current through the heart can make it beat out of rhythm or stop.