ELECTRICAL SAFETY online exercise for - Free Printable

Task 1: Complete the sentences correctly using the words in the box.

The words in the box are: BATHROOM, FIRE, KNIFE, SHOCK, TOUCH, WET.

#### Sentences:
a. Never TOUCH electrical sockets or light switches with WET hands.
- Explanation: Touching electrical sockets or light switches with wet hands increases the risk of electric shock because water is a conductor of electricity.

b. Never use electrical equipment in the BATHROOM sink, shower, or tub.
- Explanation: Bathrooms are high-risk areas for electrical accidents due to the presence of water, which can cause electrocution if electrical equipment is used near sinks, showers, or bathtubs.

c. Never stick a KNIFE into an electric toaster.
- Explanation: Metal objects like knives can conduct electricity and cause short circuits or shocks when inserted into an electric toaster.

d. Do not touch bare or damaged wires because you could receive an electric SHOCK.
- Explanation: Bare or damaged wires expose live electrical currents, which can result in electric shocks if touched.

e. If too many appliances are plugged into a single socket, it may overheat and cause a FIRE.
- Explanation: Overloading a single socket with too many appliances can generate excessive heat, potentially leading to a fire.

Final Answers for Task 1:

a. Never TOUCH electrical sockets or light switches with WET hands.
b. Never use electrical equipment in the BATHROOM sink, shower, or tub.
c. Never stick a KNIFE into an electric toaster.
d. Do not touch bare or damaged wires because you could receive an electric SHOCK.
e. If too many appliances are plugged into a single socket, it may overheat and cause a FIRE.

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Task 2: Identify unsafe practices in the images.

Each pair of pictures shows something safe and something not safe. Place a check mark (√) in the boxes by the pictures that are not safe.

#### Image Analysis:

1. First Pair:
- Left: A person using an appliance near water (unsafe).
- Right: A person using an appliance away from water (safe).
- Unsafe: Left image.

2. Second Pair:
- Left: A person flying a kite during a thunderstorm (unsafe).
- Right: A person flying a kite on a sunny day (safe).
- Unsafe: Left image.

3. Third Pair:
- Left: An electrical cord coiled up (safe).
- Right: An electrical cord damaged and frayed (unsafe).
- Unsafe: Right image.

4. Fourth Pair:
- Left: A person standing under a power line while holding a kite (unsafe).
- Right: A person washing a car safely (safe).
- Unsafe: Left image.

5. Fifth Pair:
- Left: A person sailing in a boat during a thunderstorm (unsafe).
- Right: A person eating at a table (safe).
- Unsafe: Left image.

6. Sixth Pair:
- Left: A person plugging in an appliance (safe).
- Right: A child touching an electrical outlet (unsafe).
- Unsafe: Right image.

Final Answers for Task 2:

- First Pair: √ Left
- Second Pair: √ Left
- Third Pair: √ Right
- Fourth Pair: √ Left
- Fifth Pair: √ Left
- Sixth Pair: √ Right

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Final Summary:

1. Task 1 Answers:
a. Never TOUCH electrical sockets or light switches with WET hands.
b. Never use electrical equipment in the BATHROOM sink, shower, or tub.
c. Never stick a KNIFE into an electric toaster.
d. Do not touch bare or damaged wires because you could receive an electric SHOCK.
e. If too many appliances are plugged into a single socket, it may overheat and cause a FIRE.

2. Task 2 Answers:
- First Pair: √ Left
- Second Pair: √ Left
- Third Pair: √ Right
- Fourth Pair: √ Left
- Fifth Pair: √ Left
- Sixth Pair: √ Right

Final Answer:
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\text{Task 1: a. TOUCH, WET; b. BATHROOM; c. KNIFE; d. SHOCK; e. FIRE}
\text{Task 2: √ Left, √ Left, √ Right, √ Left, √ Left, √ Right}
}