Electrical Safety

3. movement of electrical charge
6. Electrically connected to or having a source of voltage.
8. - chance that injury or death will occur
11. material's ability to decrease or stop electrical current
12. shutting off the energy sources to circuits and equipment and depleting any stored energy
13. complete path for the flow of current
14. A person who is not a qualified person.
15. A dangerous condition associated with the release of energy caused by an electric arc.
16. at ground potential (0 volts) because of a connection to ground
18. measure of electrical force
19. explosive release of molten material from equipment caused by high-amperage arcs
20. amount of energy used each second, measured in watts

1. electrical current that passes through a part of the body
2. over-current protection device that automatically shuts off the current in a circuit if an overload occurs
4. One who has skills and knowledge related to the construction and operation of the electrical equipment and installations and has received safety training on the hazards involved.
5. over-current protection device that has an internal part that melts and shuts off the current in a circuit if there is an overload
7. A dangerous condition such that contact or equipment failure can result in electric shock, arc flash burn, thermal burn, or blast.
9. too much current in a circuit
10. Recognizing hazards associated with the use of electrical energy and taking precautions so that hazards do not cause injury or death.
17. maximum amount of current a wire can carry safely without over-heating