FACTS

1. An electrical shock of 50-150 milli-amperes for one second can cause a worker’s death. Electrical shock can also cause burns and internal injuries to workers. 2. The common types of injuries observed in cases of electric shock are:

• Damaged Tissues
• Destruction of internal organs
• Blood loss
• Damaged Nerve, muscle, and tendon
• Fractures
• Loss of limbs

3. Electrical accidents have many potential causes. Some common causes of electrical accidents include:

• Missing ground-fault protection.
• Misuse of extension cords.
• Improper use of electrical equipment.
• Improperly installed equipment.
• Negligence when using electrical equipment around water.
• Lack of proper safety training.
• Lack of proper equipment training.
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