Safety with Electricity

Question 1

Are our bodies good or bad conductors of electricity?

Explain your answer.

Answer 1

GOOD conductors.
Our bodies are made up of 70% water.
WATER conducts electricity, so it will easily flow through our body and give us an ELECTRIC SHOCK.

Question 2

Name 3 safety checks to do with your APPLIANCES.

Answer 2

Check appliances regularly for any:

1. FAULTY controls.
2. BROKEN or MISSING parts.
3. LOOSE parts.

Question 3

Name 5 PLUG safety tips.

Answer 3

1. Only use SABS-approved plugs.
2. Do not OVERLOAD a wall socket - use an ADAPTER.
3. Do not PULL the plug out by the CORD - always remove by the plug.
4. SWITCH OFF the wall socket BEFORE taking out the plug.
5. Do not STICK anything into the wall socket.
6. COVER unused sockets with safety plugs (especially to protect babies).

Question 4

Name 4 CORD safety tips.

Answer 4

1. Do not use WORN/FRAYED cords - make sure they are completely insulated.
2. Do not put cords near HEAT.
3. Do not put cords under MATS.
4. Do not put cords where people WALK.

Question 5

Name 4 GENERAL electricity safety tips.

Answer 5

1. Keep electricity away from WATER.
2. Do not use appliances with WET hands.
3. Do not play near PYLONS and SUBSTATIONS.
4. Do not touch TRANSMISSION WIRES.