Electrical Safety
Science: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 10.1.5
Electrical Safety
Too much current flowing through the body can be very dangerous. There are different safety measures in place to protect you from electricity.
Preventing electric shock
- Metal wires are insulated by a coating of plastic or rubber.
Insulation
- The plastic or rubber insulation ensures the current won't transfer to anything that touches the wire.
- The insulation prevents the current from reaching your body.
Test yourself on Electrical Safety
What can be put on metal wires to prevent electric shocks?
What can you get if you touch a metal wire that doesn't have insulation?