EEC572 Electrical Safety Quiz
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What is one of the aims of the course EEC572 Electrical Safety?

  • Practicing first aid techniques
  • Understanding workplace communication
  • Understanding the dangers of electrical shock (correct)
  • Learning about electrical circuit design

    • Which topic is NOT included in the course contents of EEC572 Electrical Safety?

  • Safety Procedures and Methods
  • First Aid Fact Sheet
  • Electrical Circuit Troubleshooting (correct)
  • Hazards of Electricity

    • What is emphasized as 'job number one' for both employer and employee?

  • Ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Increasing production efficiency
  • Safety in the workplace (correct)
  • Maintaining workplace cleanliness

    • What are students expected to recognize, evaluate, and control as part of the safety model in EEC572 Electrical Safety?

    <p>Electrical hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the credit hours for the course EEC572 Electrical Safety?

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it especially important for those who install and service electrical systems to prioritize safety in the workplace?

    <p>To prioritize the well-being of workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message of the text?

    <p>The human factor contributes to every electrical accident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization compiles statistics and facts on electrical injuries?

    <p>US Department of Labor and National Safety Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of non-fatal shock accidents according to the text?

    <p>Electrical shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of traumatic occupational fatalities?

    <p>Electrocutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many workplace accident deaths are caused by burn injuries?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of Arc-Flash incidents that occur every day in the US?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total cost per electrical incident according to the text?

    <p>$15 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should workers do before working on energized circuits according to the text?

    <p>Seek permission from supervisors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of currents should circuit designers consider according to the text?

    <p>&quot;Normal or average&quot;, &quot;maximum continuous&quot;, &quot;inrush or temporary surge&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of EEC572 Electrical Safety?

    <p>Recognize, evaluate and control electrical hazards (safety model)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as 'job number one' for both employer and employee?

    <p>Safety in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much weight does the First Midterm Examination carry as part of the assessment tools for EEC572 Electrical Safety?

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the priority for those who install and service electrical systems?

    <p>Safety in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT included in the course contents of EEC572 Electrical Safety?

    <p>CPR Training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the leading cause of traumatic occupational fatalities according to the text?

    <p>Electrocution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of Arc-Flash incidents that occur every day in the US?

    <p>20 incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as 'job number one' for both employer and employee according to the text?

    <p>Knowing the hazards of electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should workers do before working on energized circuits according to the text?

    <p>Seek permission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of non-fatal shock accidents according to the text?

    <p>Inrush currents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of currents should circuit designers consider according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total cost per electrical incident according to the text?

    <p>$15 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many workplace accident deaths are caused by burn injuries?

    <p>&gt;60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization compiles statistics and facts on electrical injuries?

    <p>National Safety Council</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Nothing can replace a worker or loved one that has died or suffered the irreparable consequences of an electrical accident.' According to the text, what is this statement intended to emphasize?

    <p>The severity of electrical accidents and their impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

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