elecricity and safety

Safety first

Go to: https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/safety_haz/electrical.html

Answer the following questions:

  1. How many people are killed in the Netherlands because of electrical accidents?Look for these data on the internet.
  2. What happens if people are severely electrocuted.?
  3. Explain the difference between ‘static’and ‘dynamic’ electricity.
  4. Static electricity is based on ‘accumulation of charge’. The word ‘deficiency’ is used. Write down in English how this works.
  5. Describe three kinds of injuries when being electrocuted.
  6. Why do people have to stay in their car when coming close to broken powerlines?
  7. What is the danger when using the wrong type of fuse?
  8. What to do when working in hot or damp environments? Explain this.