November
Electrical Safety
Electricity powers everything we build, but it never stops hungering for a path home. Every year, an average of 166 workers are killed and 2,000 more are seriously injured by electrical contact in the U.S. — most at voltages below 120 volts, from tools and cords we use every day. Each shock, burn, and arc flash begins with something small: a damaged wire, a missed test, a silent circuit.
This month, we face the storm head-on. Through Volt Viper’s origin, Arc Nemesis’ fury, the calm of Ground Guardian, and Lady Lockout’s discipline, we’ll uncover how current moves, how it escapes, and how we keep it contained. Because electrical safety isn’t about fear — it’s about control, awareness, and respect for the invisible force that fuels our world.
Born from trapped lightning, Volt Viper is pure, living electricity — a serpent of current hunting the fastest path to ground. He hides in frayed cords, cracked outlets, and careless hands, waiting for the moment a worker becomes his conductor. One wrong move, and the Viper strikes — silent, instant, unforgiving.
The Current Wars
Stay sharp — because Volt Viper never stops hunting for a path home.
Born from Volt Viper’s escape, Arc Nemesis is pure rage in motion — 35,000 degrees of molten fury. He doesn’t crawl or strike twice. He leaps. One inch too close, one crack in the cage, and he’s on you before you even see the light.
She doesn’t fight the current — she commands it. Every spark that seeks escape finds her waiting, calm and unyielding. She’s the path home, the silence after the strike, the reason Volt Viper fears the ground.
She doesn’t burn — she grounds the fury.
Lady Lockout - The Silence Enforcer: She walks where the current ends. Helmet low, keys clinking like steel promises. Lady Lockout doesn’t trust silence — she makes it. When she seals a switch, even Volt Viper listens.
“No key. No current. No casualties.”
WEEK 1
The Current with Teeth
Electricity isn’t evil — it’s wild. This week uncovers the true nature of power: how volts, amps, and resistance turn energy into motion or disaster. Crews learn why half of all electrocutions happen below 120 volts and how the smallest damaged cord can release the storm we thought we tamed.
Multiple Choice 1.What actually moves through a wire to create electricity? A) Atoms B) Protons C) Electrons D) Heat 2.Half of all fatal electrical incidents occur below what voltage? A) 48 V B) 120 V C) 240 V D) 480 V 3.What happens when resistance in a cord increases due to damage? A) Current stops B) Heat builds up C) Voltage drops to zero D) The cord self-repairs 4.Which material is a good insulator? A) Copper B) Aluminum C) Rubber D) Steel 5.What’s the safest action if a cord feels warm during use? A) Keep working B) Blow on it C) Unplug and inspect for damage D) Tape it tightly Limited Response Explain, in your own words, why even low-voltage systems can be deadly when the path to ground passes through a person. Discussion Think of a time when you saw a damaged cord or outlet on site. What stopped you—or what should have stopped you—from using it?
WEEK 2
Arc Nemesis: When Volt Viper Leaps the Cage
“One inch too close — and silence becomes a roar.”
Arc flash doesn’t wait for contact. This week pulls back the curtain on distance, voltage, and the invisible reach of the storm. We dissect real-world cases where heat hotter than the sun, blinding light, and 700 psi of pressure turn hesitation into tragedy — and how boundaries keep our crews alive.
Multiple Choice 1.An arc flash can reach temperatures up to: A) 9,000 °F B) 20,000 °F C) 35,000 °F D) 50,000 °F 2.At 480 V, electricity can arc across a gap roughly: A) 1 inch B) 6 inches C) 12 inches D) 24 inches 3.The OSHA minimum approach distance from lines up to 50 kV is: A) 3 ft B) 6 ft C) 10 ft D) 15 ft 4.Which boundary marks the outer zone where unprotected skin can burn from radiant heat? A) Limited B) Arc-Flash C) Restricted D) Prohibited 5.What can trigger an arc flash even without direct contact? A) Cold air B) Dust, dropped tools, or moisture bridging conductors C) Sound vibration D) Low humidity Limited Response Describe the difference between the Arc-Flash Boundary and the Limited Approach Boundary, and why both matter. Discussion How could an unqualified worker accidentally enter a dangerous boundary—and what can supervisors do to prevent that?
WEEK 3
The Guardian: Why the Storm Seeks the Earth
“She doesn’t fight the current — she commands it.”
Every spark wants balance. This week reveals how grounding, bonding, and GFCIs save lives by guiding the storm safely home. Crews explore how even 5 milliamps can hijack a heartbeat — and how testing the Guardian daily keeps the current from finding a human path instead.
Multiple Choice 1.The GFCI trips when how much current difference is detected? A) 1 mA B) 5 mA C) 20 mA D) 50 mA 2.How quickly does a GFCI interrupt power after detecting imbalance? A) 1 s B) ½ s C) 1⁄40 s (0.025 s) D) 2 s 3.At what current can the heart go into fibrillation? A) 5 mA B) 20 mA C) 50–100 mA D) 250 mA 4.The ground wire’s purpose is to: A) Carry working current B) Provide a safe path when a fault occurs C) Increase voltage D) Balance phases 5.Who invented the GFCI and why? A) Edison—to save energy B) Tesla—to study magnetism C) Charles Dalziel—to stop fatal shocks from small current leaks D) Faraday—to improve motors Limited Response Why is it critical to test GFCIs before use, and what should you do if the test button fails to trip power? Discussion If your GFCI trips repeatedly during a job, what could that indicate about your tools, cords, or environment—and how should you respond?
WEEK 4
Lady Lockout: The Silence of the Current
“We don’t trust silence — we make it.”
The final battle isn’t against chaos — it’s against assumption. This week drives home why turning a switch isn’t enough, how stored energy hides in machines, and how full lockout/tagout isolates the storm completely. Because real heroes don’t wait for quiet; they prove it.
Multiple Choice 1.What’s the first rule of Lockout/Tagout? A) One key per crew B) One lock, one worker, one key C) Shared lock systems D) Tag only 2.“Live – Dead – Live” testing ensures: A) The breaker is labeled B) Both the tester and circuit work correctly C) PPE rating sufficiency D) Power will stay off permanently 3.Which hazard remains even after turning a switch off? A) Magnetism B) Stored or backfed energy C) Static discharge D) Light radiation 4.Tools with missing ground prongs must be: A) Logged and used carefully B) Tagged out of service C) Repaired later D) Used with double gloves 5.Proper Lockout/Tagout could prevent roughly what share of electrical deaths? A) 30 % B) 60 % C) 75 % D) 90 % Limited Response List the key steps in verifying a zero-energy state before beginning electrical work. Discussion Why do people skip lockout steps when they’re “just finishing one quick task,” and how can leadership change that culture?
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