Safety and work practicesQuestion 602 of 1506

Why can a voltage below 30 V still be a hazard on a job?

  1. An unpleasant shock can make you jerk into a nearby hazard.
  2. Low voltage always produces more current than a high voltage does.
  3. Low voltage makes the wire insulation fail at once when touched.
  4. Low voltage causes a shock only for left-handed workers.
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Correct answer: An unpleasant shock can make you jerk into a nearby hazard.

A small shock can make a worker jerk or spasm into a live part or another hazard.

Source: Lessons in Electric Circuits I: DC (Kuphaldt), 3.4: Ohm’s Law (again)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026