safety Electric Current Flashcards
1
Q
Electricity is inherently dangerous, what are the values of the currents that affect personnel effected?
A
1 mA- involuntary reaction
10 mA- prevents you from releasing your hold.
20 mA- physical damage
30 mA- can KILL
2
Q
What’s the resistance of a dry body?
A
1 k(omega sign) 1 killer ohm.
3
Q
How many Volts can kill?
A
30 volts can kill dies to working out from the resistance is 30mA x 1000 ohms. V=0.030 x 1000 =30 volts
4
Q
What are the one ‘safe’ supplies we have on board?
A
24 volts