What types of injury’s do electric shocks cause?
Muscular spasms Muscular tremor Heart may stop Breathing may stop Burns
What are the general safety precautions?
Remove jewellery Know location of master switch Isolate Use insulated rubber mats Have a competent person working with you
When can you work under live conditions?
When it’s authorised
Competent trade person
Satisfactory precautions can be applied
What factors influence electric shock?
Voltage
Frequency
Resistance
Current
What is classified as a safe voltage?
No voltage
What must you do when connecting ammeter?
Isolate the power
What’s the procedure when testing to ensure a circuit is isolated?
Select meter
Test
Switch off
Test
What can you measure in a live circuit?
Voltage