General Electrical Safety Hazards And Precautions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the factors determining severity of shock?
A
- Severity of shock depends on the amount of current flowing through the body
- Body Resistance
- Current Path
2
Q
1 Milliamperes (.001A)
A
A tingle can be felt
3
Q
10 Milliamps (.010A)
A
Current is strong enough to cause muscle spasms, which may cause a person to grab conductor
4
Q
100 Milliamps (.100A)
A
Shock is usually fatal
5
Q
Symptoms of shock
A
- Skin pale and clammy
- Breathing is shallow, irregular or absent
- Pulse is weak and rapid, irregular, possible none
- Eyes vacant, pupils dilated
- Possible muscle spasm
6
Q
Rubber Gloves
Class 0 Red
A
Maximum safe voltage 1,000
7
Q
Rubber Gloves
Class 1 White
A
Maximum safe voltage 7,500
8
Q
Rubber Gloves
Class 2 Yellow
A
Maximum safe voltage 17,000
9
Q
Rubber Gloves
Class 3 Green
A
Maximum safe voltage 26,500
10
Q
Overall responsible for implementation on electrical safety?
A
CO
