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    Electrical symbols represent electrical components in wiring diagrams and are used in electrical plans. Common symbols include those for wires, batteries, switches, and meters. Safety signs indicate electrical hazards and precautions, such as signs for caution, danger, and instructions to wear protective equipment when in hazardous areas. It is important for workers to understand these symbols and signs to safely interpret diagrams and work with electricity.

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    Electrical symbols represent electrical components in wiring diagrams and are used in electrical plans. Common symbols include those for wires, batteries, switches, and meters. Safety signs indicate electrical hazards and precautions, such as signs for caution, danger, and instructions to wear protective equipment when in hazardous areas. It is important for workers to understand these symbols and signs to safely interpret diagrams and work with electricity.

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    Electrical symbols represent electrical components in wiring diagrams and are used in electrical plans. Common symbols include those for wires, batteries, switches, and meters. Safety signs indicate electrical hazards and precautions, such as signs for caution, danger, and instructions to wear protective equipment when in hazardous areas. It is important for workers to understand these symbols and signs to safely interpret diagrams and work with electricity.

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    Electrical symbols are pictograms that represent the different electrical

    devices in an electrical wiring diagram. It is also used in drawing and


    interpreting electrical plans.

    Thus, you need to be familiar with some of the common electrical symbols
    to interpret an electrical diagram.

    Below are some of the common electrical symbols that you have to be
    familiar with.

    Electrical Component Electrical Component


    Symbol Name Symbol Name

    Wire/Conductor Diode

    Connected
    Cell
    Wires

    Not Connected
    Battery
    Wires

    Switch Voltmeter

    Fuse Ammeter

    Circuit Breaker Ohmmeter

    Ground Wattmeter

    Kilowatt-Hour
    Antenna
    Meter

    Lightning
    Speaker
    Arrester

    Resistor Buzzer

    Capacitor Push Button

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    Electrical Component Electrical Component
    Symbol Name Symbol Name
    Duplex
    Bell Convenience
    Outlet
    Fluorescent
    Range Outlet
    lamp

    Incandescent Special Purpose


    lamp Outlet

    Service Water proof


    Entrance Outlet

    Power Panel
    Floor Outlet
    Board
    Lighting Panel Single Pole
    Board Switch

    Male Plug

    Common Electrical Signs

    It is also important to know the different electrical signs that you may
    encounter while working or entering an electrical hazard zone.

    Electrical signs are used to alert and/or instruct people on how to avoid to
    the potential that may cause injuries and damages.

    Below are some of the safety symbols and its meaning using the common
    symbols above.
    SAFETY ALERT indicates that a
    person should observe extra awareness

    CAUTION indicates some


    precautionary measures against
    potential hazardous situation which, if
    not avoided, may result to a minor or
    moderate injury.
    DANGER indicates a hazardous
    situation which, if not avoided, will
    result in death or serious
    injury.

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    WARNING indicates a potentially
    hazardous situation which, if not
    avoided, could result in death or
    serious injury.
    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS signs
    indicate specific safety-related
    instruction or procedures.
    ELECTRICAL HAZARD indicates that
    electrical hazard is present in the area

    VOLTAGE DANGER indicates high


    voltage in the area and surrounding
    equipment

    READ AND UNDERSTAND


    INSTRUCTION MANUAL means that a
    person should make some reading
    before doing any activity.
    WEAR EYE PROTECTION indicates
    that a person should wear safety
    goggles or any related protection for
    the eyes.
    Wear appropriate eye protection,
    hearing protection, and respiratory
    protection.

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