Automation Day 1 Vocabulary

2. Injury or harm that occurs when electric current passes through the human body.
3. Flammable liquids or oils are burning.
4. The flow of electricity through a conductor.
10. Uses metric units; ensures electrical equipment works safely and consistently.
12. Sets and enforces safety rules in the workplace
14. Opposition to the flow of electric current.
16. A device that stores electrical energy in the form of static electricity
19. Leaves behind ash; paper, wood, cloth are burning.
21. They write the NEC
22. Tests electrical products to make sure they are safe
23. When electric current flows through your body’s tissues or even bones
24. Alternating current - electrons switch directions.
26. Intentionally connecting a current-carrying conductor to earth.
27. Uses imperial units; ensures electrical equipment works safely and consistently
28. Device that shuts off current if 5mA leak is detected

1. Direct current - electrons move in one direction.
5. A tool used to safely discharge stored electrical energy.
6. Rules and standards for installing and maintaining electrical systems to prevent shock, fire, and damage.
7. A removable connection to ground used to safely discharge and protect against stored or accidental voltage.
8. The electrical pressure that pushes current through a circuit.
9. Burn from direct contact with something hot.
11. Any area that’s enclosed or partially enclosed
13. Personal Protective Equipment
15. USA’s rulebook for electrical safety
17. Tool used to safely work on energized electrical equipment from a distance.
18. Electrical fires - electrical equipment is burning.
20. Burn from heat released when electricity jumps through the air.
25. Permanently connecting metal parts that don’t normally carry electrical current
29. Combustible metals are burning.