Electrical Safety

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 insulate =  to protect someone or something from harmful experiences or influences

earthed = connected with the ground (e.g. an electrical device)

short circuit = a bad electrical connection that causes the current to flow in the wrong direction, often having the effect of stopping the power supply

tagout = the practice of disabling, isolating, and securing hazardous energy

installation = a large piece of equipment installed for use

rated for the hazard = from hazard rating = a measure to determine the level of severity of each hazard observed during the safety inspection

rivet = a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal

confined space = any room that offers limited entry and exit points

combustion = the process of burning something

muscles contraction = a shortening or tensing of muscles

resuscitation = the action or process of reviving someone

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