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Arcing
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Arcing

archingArcing: the act of electricity flowing through the air. This occurs at high voltages. An electric arc can burn your skin and eyes, which is why you should stay far away from high-voltage power lines.

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Electrical Safety

Electrical Safety Basics Module
  • Keep Your Distance from Electricity
  • Visualizing Electricity
  • Electrical Terms
  • Circuits
  • Grounding
  • Conductors and Insulators
  • Arcing
  • Touch Potential
  • Step Potential
  • Avoid Touch and Step Potential
  • Shock Effects
  • Injury Severity
The Electric Distribution System Module
  • Power Plants
  • Switchyards
  • Transmission Lines
  • Substations
  • Distribution Lines
  • Primary and Secondary Lines
  • Insulators, Transformers and Regulators
  • Other Distribution Line Fixtures
  • Underground Lines
  • Pad-Mounted Transformers
  • Underground Vaults
  • Service Wires and Weatherheads
  • Service Panels
Fires Involving Electric Facilities Module
  • Arriving on the Scene
  • Protecting the Public
  • Safeguards
  • What NOT to Do
  • Substation Fires
  • Extinguishing Substation Fires
  • Transmission Line Fires
  • Distribution Line Fires
  • Vault and Manhole Emergencies
  • Structure Fires
  • Approaching a Structure
  • Weatherheads
  • De-Energizing and Entering
  • Energy Storage System Emergencies
  • Asbestos and Lead Awareness
  • Asbestos and Lead Precautions
  • Oil Release Precautions
  • PCB Hazards
Downed Power Lines Module
  • Downed Power Line Hazards
  • Parking Tips
  • Approaching Downed Lines
  • Coil Memory
  • Securing the Area
  • Vehicles Contacting Utility Poles: No Imminent Danger
  • Vehicles Contacting Utility Poles: Imminent Danger
  • Aerial Equipment Contact: No Imminent Danger
  • Aerial Equipment Contact: Imminent Danger
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