SAFETY OF TOOLS &

EQUIPMENTS
• Mostly tools & equipments operate with
electricity
•tools & equipments must be kept in in good
condition + equipped with safety features.
•tools & equipments must be insulated &
grounded
3.Prote
ctive
3 methods:
device

1.Insu
lation

2.Earthing
Insulation
Method of isolating
electrical conductor using
insulator to prevent current
flowing.
Insulator have high
resistance
Examples of insulator:
Earthing
Method connecting metal parts to
ground in electrical circuit
Purpose: protect user from
electrical shock
when there is a leak of current,
earthing system disconnect circuit.
Protective device
Use to break the circuit,
where there is an over flow of
currents.

E.g: fuse & circuit breaker

QUESTIONS
1.State 3 component that
make an iron safe to
use.
2. State 4 safety rules in
electrical workshop.