Those who work with electricity continually run the risk of electric shock and electrical fires. This video details electricity-related safety procedures to follow for these hazards as well as protection of electrical instruments and solid-state devices. An excellent overview for those who work with electricity and a useful general safety video for anyone else studying technology. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act).

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 15, 2011. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Occupations Overview (1:31) -- Free Electron Flow (1:47) -- Electric Shock (3:24) -- Electrical Safety in Hybrid Cars (1:27) -- Tool Safety (2:48) -- Soldering Safety (1:25) -- Electronics Safety (1:34) -- House Wiring Safety (2:02) -- Credits: Electrical Safety (1:44).