Electrical & PPEPregunta 75 de 100
Why is it dangerous to use electrical equipment in wet or damp conditions?
a.It makes tools quieter
b.It has no effect
c.Water improves conductivity and greatly increases shock risk
d.Water insulates the worker
Explicación
Water is a conductor and dramatically lowers the body's resistance, increasing the severity of an electric shock. Wet conditions make ground faults far more likely to injure a worker. GFCI protection and keeping connections dry are essential in these environments.
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