Basic Electrical Safety on the Job Site

(11 min.) There are different types of electricity or electrical energy: low voltage, high voltage, static electricity, alternating current, direct current, and so on. Static electricity is quite common. Static electricity originates when 2 different materials are brought together such as the soles of the shoes and the carpet, then they are separated. When the 2 materials are forced apart, two different kinds of electricity are produced.

Other topics in this safety video include: what electricity is and how it works, electrical safety, cheater plugs, double insulated equipment, liquids and electricity, electrical cords, extension cords, electrical circuits, and octopus adapters.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.