Electrical Hazards & Lab Safety

These flashcards are designed to help students review key vocabulary and concepts related to electrical hazards and lab safety.

Electric Shock

The effect caused when electric current passes through the human body.

Grounding

The process of providing a low-resistance path for electric current to safely dissipate into the earth.

Overcurrent Protection Devices

Devices that prevent excessive electric current which can cause damage or fire.

Insulation Failure

The breakdown of insulation that can cause short circuits or electric shocks.

Canadian Electrical Code

The set of rules and regulations for the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment in Canada.

GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)

A device that interrupts the flow of electrical current if unbalanced current is detected.

Three-wire power tools

Electrical tools designed with a third wire for grounding safety.

Electric Cords

Conductors used to connect electrical appliances to power sources.

Safety Glasses

Protective eyewear mandatory in certain lab environments to prevent eye injury.

Capacitors

Electrical components that store energy in an electric field, often assumed to be charged.

Voltage Spike

A sudden increase in voltage that can damage electrical equipment.

Circuit Tester

A device used to check if electrical circuits are live or functioning correctly.

Electrocution

Death or severe injury caused by electric shock.

Voltage Level

The electric potential difference between two points, measured in volts.

Burns (from electric shock)

Injuries to body tissues caused by excessive heat or electrical current.