EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
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ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 1, Problem 17R
What can you do to reduce or eliminate the possibility of receiving an electric shock when working on electrical circuits? Circle the correct answer.
- Turn off the power on the circuit you are working on.
- Turn off the power on the circuit you are working on, tag it, and lock the disconnect in the OFF position.
- Turn off the power on the circuit you are working on, then tell everyone else working with you not to turn the power back on.
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