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Knowledge Organiser for the Electricital Topic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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It looks like some of you are going to be doing the electricity unit online. This is tricky but we’ll try to do as much practical as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please read the RISK ASSESSMENT IF WORKING FROM HOME<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Hazard <\/th>Control Measures<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Rechargeable Cells or PP3s<\/td>Do not use rechargeable cells, lithium batteries or PP3s (the flat ones) for your own electrical kits as they have low internal resistance and could cause a high current. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Use only 1.5 V cells and zinc chloride are safer than alkaline.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Dispose of these as instructed on the packet once they no longer work. (they should be fine for the whole block)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Don\u2019t use cells that have leaked- they must not be emitting a liquid or a powdery substance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Only use a maximum of 2 x 1.5 V cells at a time.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kitchen foil<\/td>Kitchen foil boxes usually have a sharp edge to cut the foil. Ask a grown up to tear you some off if there is a chance you can cut your finger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scissors<\/td>Beware of sharp edges on scissors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parcel tape or sellotape<\/td>This can be very sticky and pose a risk to pets or young children, ask a grown up to help tape off the home made wires or complete the task well away from young children and pets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Electrical kit use<\/td>Do NOT use your electrical kit near electrical sockets or electrical items.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Do NOT use near water and other liquids.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Static Experiments<\/td>Do NOT do your static experiements near electrical sockets or electrical items.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>Balloons can cause a shock to children and pets if they burst so don\u2019t over blow them or use sharp finger nails. Warn young children and keep away from pets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Torch<\/td>If you take apart a torch do not lose any small parts that can be a choking hazard. Do not use LED torches. Make sure the cells in the torch haven\u2019t leaked. You will know if they have as there will be a white powder or liquid.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n