Chapter 1 Electrical Careers and Safety

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering fundamental safety practices, protective equipment, and operational guidelines from Chapter 1 Electrical Careers.

Arc Flash

The result of an electrical short-circuit through the air or across inadequate insulation.

PPE

The clothing and equipment you must wear for protection from known hazards.

Basic PPE

Equipment that should always be available, including gloves, safety glasses, a hard hat, and flame-resistant clothes.

Insulated Tools

Tools that feature a nonconductive covering.

Lockout

A procedure that prevents the release of energy by attaching one or more locks to switches, breakers, valves, and enclosures.

OSHA

An acronym standing for Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Blockout

A device that stops dangerous machinery if energy is accidentally applied.

Tagout

An identification procedure used alongside energy control devices.

811

The phone number for the national Call Before You Dig operator line.

Marked Utility Line Excavation

A protocol requiring workers to always dig with a shovel when excavating within $24\text{''}$ of a marked utility line.

Ladder Wall Distance Rule

If a ladder is $16\text{ ft}$ long and resting against a wall, the bottom end should be placed $4\text{ ft}$ away from the wall.

Electric Power Industry Employment

The sector where one-fourth of all industry workers are involved in transmission and distribution.