Electrical and Gas Safety in the Home (Junior Cert Home Economics): Quizzes
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What is electrocution?
What is electrocution?
Serious injury or death from electric shock
Why should you avoid overloading sockets?
Why should you avoid overloading sockets?
It can cause fires or electrocution
Why should you never touch electrical items with wet hands?
Why should you never touch electrical items with wet hands?
Water conducts electricity, causing shock
Which electrical device should you avoid using in bathrooms?
Which electrical device should you avoid using in bathrooms?
Hairdryer
What is the purpose of childproof covers on sockets?
What is the purpose of childproof covers on sockets?
To prevent electrocution
Why should appliances be unplugged at night?
Why should appliances be unplugged at night?
To avoid potential fire hazards
What are the properties of carbon monoxide?
What are the properties of carbon monoxide?
Colourless, odourless, poisonous
What is gas commonly used for in the home?
What is gas commonly used for in the home?
Cooking, heating, hot water
Who should fit and maintain gas appliances?
Who should fit and maintain gas appliances?
A registered gas installer
Why should rooms with gas appliances be well-ventilated?
Why should rooms with gas appliances be well-ventilated?
To prevent carbon monoxide buildup
What should you NOT do if you suspect a gas leak?
What should you NOT do if you suspect a gas leak?
Use open flames or smoke
Why avoid turning electrical switches on/off during a gas leak?
Why avoid turning electrical switches on/off during a gas leak?
Sparks can ignite gas
Where should you call gas emergency services from during a gas leak?
Where should you call gas emergency services from during a gas leak?
From outside the home