Demonstration should include
- passing all required safety exams with 100 percent accuracy for lab/site safety and on the use of tools, machinery, and equipment specific to electrical procedures
- using required PPE
- eye protection
- respirator
- hard hat
- gloves
- safety harness
- hearing protection
- safety shoes
- identifying emergency first-aid procedures in dealing with
- bodily fluids
- electrical injuries
- chemical injuries
- eye injuries
- falls
- burns
- adhering to safety requirements for electrical operations
- maintaining a safe working environment (i.e., keeping work areas clear of clutter, identifying electrical hazards, using ground-fault interrupters and cords, shock risks, working near damp and wet environments)
- using proper lifting techniques
- lifting with the legs
- keeping back straight
- holding the load close to the body
- getting assistance when necessary
- rotating tasks and taking breaks
- identifying the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them
- describing safe laddering techniques
- describing safe scaffolding techniques
- inspecting tools, machinery, and equipment for damage or wear and tear prior to use
- identifying the components of the machinery (e.g., guards, blades, moving parts, start/stop switches)
- identifying standard safety procedures (i.e., shop practices and manufacturer recommendations)
- observing a demonstration of the safe operation and use of each piece of machinery in the lab
- identifying tool defects
- keeping cutting equipment sharp
- using power tools that are safe for wet environments
- ensuring guards are in place on electrical tools, machinery, and equipment
- prohibiting operation of vehicles or using tools, machinery, or equipment while medicated or intoxicated
- establishing barricades around work areas
- ensuring adequate lighting
- adhering to emergency response plans
- reporting personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority
- explaining the importance of code compliance in the electrical industry
- using an amp probe on receptacles to determine how much is being pulled off a single breaker
- connecting receptacles, switches, and fixtures, including
- single-pole switch
- light fixture
- duplex receptacle
- three-way switch
- ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why is it important to know the names of common electrical components?
- Why is it important to understand electrical safety and the steps to protect oneself while performing any electrical wiring and connecting any electrical fixtures?
- What is the purpose of each wire in a circuit?
- What is the lockout/tagout program?
- Why is it important to know the location of the breaker box?
- Where and for what purpose would one need a GFCI?