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Which of the following statements about electricity is true based on the text?
Which of the following statements about electricity is true based on the text?
- Electricity is odorless. (correct)
- Electricity is a hazard in hotels.
- Electricity is visible.
- Electricity is a recent invention.
What is the main reason for the transition of electricity from a silent co-worker to a deadly hazard?
What is the main reason for the transition of electricity from a silent co-worker to a deadly hazard?
- Lack of understanding
- Increased usage of electricity (correct)
- Inadequate safety procedures
- Changes in technology
What is a requirement for the health and welfare of workers?
What is a requirement for the health and welfare of workers?
- Understanding electrical hazards
- Writing a concise definition of electric shock
- Total acceptance of an electrical safety procedure (correct)
- Placing signs assuring guests about electricity
What is one example of an electrical hazard mentioned in the text?
What is one example of an electrical hazard mentioned in the text?
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In what century did hotels have to place signs assuring their guests that electricity is harmless?
In what century did hotels have to place signs assuring their guests that electricity is harmless?
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Study Notes
Electricity Safety
- Electricity transitioned from a silent co-worker to a deadly hazard due to the lack of safety measures and precautions.
Workplace Safety
- A requirement for the health and welfare of workers is ensuring a safe working environment, which includes protecting them from electrical hazards.
Electrical Hazards
- One example of an electrical hazard mentioned in the text is the risk of electric shock, which can be fatal.
Historical Context
- In the 19th century, hotels had to place signs assuring their guests that electricity is harmless, indicating the initial fears and misconceptions surrounding electricity.
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