We all use electricity every day. It’s hard to go a single day without using electricity. But electricity can be dangerous. This course will give you an overview of electricity and how to keep yourself safe from electrical hazards.
Just because we use electricity everyday doesn’t mean we all know how it works or what all the terms mean. By watching this course, you gain a basic understanding of how electricity works and the hazards it poses.
Even the tiniest bit of electricity running through the body can be deadly. That’s why it’s important to recognize any electrical hazards in your work environment. These hazards can be as simple as having too many things plugged into one outlet.
In addition, you will gain an understanding of how to respond when there is an electrical accident. This begins with not touching anyone who is in contact with electricity. There are also some special situations that are hazards to anyone who is near electricity.
Skills you’ll gain
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- Gain a basic understanding of how electricity works and the terms involved
- Recognize and avoid electrical hazards in your work environment
- Understand circuits and the flow of electrical current
- Identify special electrical environments that pose hazards to those nearby
- Respond appropriately when an electrical accident occurs, starting with not touching anyone in contact with electricity
Key Takeaways
- Electricity is used every day but can be dangerous, making electrical safety important.
- Even the tiniest bit of electricity running through the body can be deadly.
- Electrical hazards can be as simple as having too many things plugged into one outlet.
- Responding to an electrical accident begins with not touching anyone who is in contact with electricity.
- Some special situations pose hazards to anyone who is near electricity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
The course gives an overview of electricity and how to keep yourself safe from electrical hazards, including a basic understanding of how electricity works, the hazards it poses, and how to respond when there is an electrical accident.
Do I need prior knowledge of electricity to take this course?
No. The course explains that using electricity every day doesn't mean everyone knows how it works or what the terms mean, and it provides a basic understanding of how electricity works and the hazards it poses.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers the basics of electricity, circuits and the flow of electrical current, recognizing and avoiding electrical hazards, special electrical environments, and dealing with an electrical accident.
What should I do if there is an electrical accident?
The course explains how to respond when there is an electrical accident, beginning with not touching anyone who is in contact with electricity.
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(upbeat music) Electricity is so much a part of everyday life that it's easy to forget that it can also be dangerous. It lights our homes, runs our computers, smartphones, toaster ovens, and refrigerators, as well as powers the equipment and machinery that we use in our jobs. But electricity causes thousands of injuries and hundreds of fatalities every year, (electricity zapping) and those numbers are increasing. In addition to harming people, electrical energy can start fires and cause explosions that may result in extensive and costly damage. In this program, we will take a close look at how you can work safely with electricity. We'll discuss how electricity works, its hazards, and the procedures and equipment you should use to avoid them.
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