Title: (Optional) Demonstrate basic electrical skills.
Course: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549) > Section: Planning, Constructing, and Maintaining Facilities and Equipment

Demonstration should include

- passing all required safety exams with 100 percent accuracy for lab/site safety and on the use of tools, machinery, and equipment specific to electrical procedures
- using required PPE
  - eye protection
  - respirator
  - hard hat
  - gloves
  - safety harness
  - hearing protection
  - safety shoes

- identifying emergency first-aid procedures in dealing with

- bodily fluids
- electrical injuries
- chemical injuries
- eye injuries
- falls
- burns

- adhering to safety requirements for electrical operations
- maintaining a safe working environment (i.e., keeping work areas clear of clutter, identifying electrical hazards, using ground-fault interrupters and cords, shock risks, working near damp and wet environments)
- using proper lifting techniques
  - lifting with the legs
  - keeping back straight
  - holding the load close to the body
  - getting assistance when necessary
- rotating tasks and taking breaks
- identifying the types of fires and the methods used to extinguish them
- describing safe laddering techniques
- describing safe scaffolding techniques

- inspecting tools, machinery, and equipment for damage or wear and tear prior to use

- identifying the components of the machinery (e.g., guards, blades, moving parts, start/stop switches)
- identifying standard safety procedures (i.e., shop practices and manufacturer recommendations)
- observing a demonstration of the safe operation and use of each piece of machinery in the lab
- identifying tool defects
- keeping cutting equipment sharp
- using power tools that are safe for wet environments
- ensuring guards are in place on electrical tools, machinery, and equipment

- prohibiting operation of vehicles or using tools, machinery, or equipment while medicated or intoxicated

- establishing barricades around work areas
- ensuring adequate lighting
- adhering to emergency response plans
- reporting personal injuries and environmental and equipment safety violations to the appropriate authority
- explaining the importance of code compliance in the electrical industry

- using an amp probe on receptacles to determine how much is being pulled off a single breaker
- connecting receptacles, switches, and fixtures, including
  - single-pole switch
  - light fixture
  - duplex receptacle
  - three-way switch
  - ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to know the names of common electrical components?
- Why is it important to understand electrical safety and the steps to protect oneself while performing any electrical wiring and connecting any electrical fixtures?
- What is the purpose of each wire in a circuit?
- What is the lockout/tagout program?
- Why is it important to know the location of the breaker box?
- Where and for what purpose would one need a GFCI?