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Module 1: Safety
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Module 1: Safety
Module Objectives
Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able
to:
1. Outline safety rules that apply to conditions at homes, labs and
workshops, and jobs.
Module Contents:
Topic Page
No.
1.1 Introduction to Electrical Safety 3
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To protect your home from electrical risks and hazards, you need to
follow some home safety tips that are illustrated below:
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There are many outdoor electricity sources that can cause electricity
hazards such as high voltage power lines, electricity substations and
transformer boxes. To avoid accidents and protect yourself from
electrical injuries, follow the next tips:
WHILE WORKING
While Playing
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DON'T play near live DON'T play near DON'T climb trees
power lines. If you see electricity substations. that are near
a downed power line, They contain powerful power lines. This
stay as far away as electrical equipment can seriously
possible and keep that is dangerous. injure you.
others away.
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Emergency telephone
Emergency exits. Emergency stop
numbers.
button.
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Poisonous
High Voltage Biological No Walking Hazard
Hazard Hazard
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Have you ever thought how electricity comes to your house? Electricity
is generated from different sources such as power stations, wind
turbines, water power, solar power and battery power. Figure 1. 3
shows the sources of electricity. Figure 1. 4 shows how electricity
reaches your home.
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If you are a
If you are inside a If you must get out,
witness, stay clear
vehicle, wait inside for jump without touching
help. the ground and the and call for help.
vehicle at the same
time.
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Electrical Fire
Electrical Shock
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Conductor Insulator
Metallic key
Cartoon box
Plastic ruler
Water
Paper clips
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Resistance R
Current Ammeter
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