Electrical Safety Flashcards
According to a study published by the National Library of Medicine ____ deaths annually are due to electricity- related accidents.
In addition to this there are ________ or more “SHOCK INCIDENTS,” annually.
- 1,000
- 30,000
True or False…
Estheticians most commonly use secondary sources of electricity/energy.
True.
Galvanic machines, electric mitts and boots are some examples of how estheticians use electricity in the workplace.
True or false.
True.
What is electricity?
A form of energy.
Electricity can manifest as a flowing current or remain static.
What are 2 reasons that electrical safety matters?
1) Knowing how electricity works and how to maintain safety in the workplace can help estheticians avoid occupational hazards.
2) Estheticians often use electricity to help clients reach their treatment goals. (Galvanic machines, electric mitts, boots, etc.).
Secondary energy/electricity sources are DERIVED from primary energy sources.
What are some primary energy sources?
Coal or solar energy
True or False….
Electricity is NOT made up of matter and DOES NOT have mass or take up space.
True
True or False.
Electricity is made up of a type of energy.
True.
True or False.
Electricity can have different effects such as Chemical, Thermal and other effects.
True.
Static electricity is a type of electricity that has an IMBALANCE of _______ and _______ charges.
Positive and Negative
Static electricity is ISOLATED and not an electrical CONDUCTOR because the electric charge lacks ___________.
*Synonym for Static: Fixed, unchanging.
Movement.
What is electric current?
When electricity flows.
What are the 2 types of electric current?
Direct Current
Alternating Current
What is Direct Current?
What process does this current require?
A type of electric current that flows only in 1 direction.
It is constant and repetitive.
Chemical processes.
Ex: Tv, devices requiring batteries, and cell phones.
What is an INVERTER?
An instrument, such a cord or plug.
It is required to convert direct currents into alternating currents.
What is an alternating current?
What process does this current require?
A current that can reverse itself.
Mechanical process.
Ex: Electric files, dryers, lamps.
What is DC?
Direct Current
What is AC?
Alternating Current
Alternate current can change direction ___—___ times per second.
50-60 times
All appliances should be certified by what organization?
UL.
Underwriters Laboratories.
