Safety With Electricity

Question 0

What 3 actions should you do if someone gets an electrical shock?

Answer 0

Turn off the power source at the mains immediately.
Do not touch the person as you could also be shocked.
Call the emergency number

Question 1

Explain why we need safety with electricity.

Answer 1

The voltage of mains electricity is high enough to kill you. You can get an electric shock & if it’s high enough it can cause bad burns or make your heart stop.

Question 2

Give 7 safety precautions.

Answer 2

Never touch the metal terminals of plugs or bare wires.
Do not put anything into electric sockets.
Always keep electrical wires dry.
Never use an electrical appliance when you are in the bath.
Do not pull the plug out by the cord or the cable.
Do not fly kites near overhead power lines.
Do not overload a socket by using too many appliances.