EC&M’s Monthly Quiz: Playing It Safe

Every May, the construction industry observes National Electrical Safety Month in an effort to promote electrical safety in the home, school, and workplace. Employing a few simple precautions can help everyone avoid electrically related fires, fatalities, injuries, and property loss. To help keep electrical safety top of mind, take our 5-question quiz for a chance to win a $25 gift card to Amazon, Cabela’s, or iTunes!

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In 2019, 30% of work-related electrical fatalities occurred in this age group:

18-24

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35-44

45-54

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Leisure activities (such as golfing and fishing) account for ____ of all lightning-related fatalities in the United States each year.

One-third

One-fourth

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One-half

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The effects of an electric shock on the body depend upon all of the following EXCEPT:

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Path

Duration

Current

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Which is a conductor of electricity?

The earth

Water

The human body

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When did the first recorded fatal accident due to electric shock occur (not including lightning strikes)?

1861

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1892

1901

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