Electrical Careers and Safety

Vocabulary flashcards covering electrical careers and safety principles, including shock factors, burn types, protective equipment, and emergency response procedures.

Transmission and distribution

The sector in which one-fourth of the workers in the electric power industry are involved.

Conditions affecting electrical shock severity

Physical and environmental factors including body size, skin moisture, and surrounding humidity.

Types of electricity-related burns

The two primary classifications of burns caused by electricity: electrical burn and arc flash.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Safety equipment worn to minimize hazards, including gloves, safety glasses, and flame-resistant clothing.

Ladder leveler

An accessory utilized when a ladder must be placed on an uneven surface.

Metal scaffold

A temporary work platform that must be grounded when used for electrical work.

Lockout device

A safety device that prevents the release of electrical energy.

Electrical shock victim separation procedure

Using a nonconductive object to separate the conductor from a coworker who is suffering an electrical shock.