Effects of contact with an electric current
My husband always scolded my children when they cooked barefoot. He had good reasons to do that.
The contact with an electric current can have worse consequences than the typical shock that we have all suffered at some time, from severe burns to a respiratory or cardiac stroke. The consequences will depend on the intensity of the current and the time of exposure to it. In homes, there is a significant risk of electrocution. The voltages that power the appliances (220 or 120 volts) are dangerous. The danger increases when the person is in a wet environment or barefoot on the ground. The bathroom, the laundry, and the kitchen are especially dangerous places.
Most Common Accidents at home
When there are bare wires, with defective or insufficient insulation
For connecting devices with cables that are not equipped with the corresponding plug
When replacing fuses or trying to disassemble or repair an appliance without having disconnected it
When children introduce scissors or wires in the holes of the plugs
It´s better to prevent than cure
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When you are barefoot, do not use or touch electrical appliances, even when the ground is dry.
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Do not change fuses or disassemble a device without first unplugging it.
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If there are children at home, put protectors on all the plugs.
Do not connect devices that have been wet.
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In case of any repairs to the electrical installation of your home, disconnect the general switch located in the general picture of the house. It is best to delegate these jobs to a qualified professional.
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Even when you want to change a bulb it is preferable to cut off the electricity.
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To avoid problems, have the differential switch in the house in perfect condition and if the installation is old or lacking, ask a professional to install it.
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It is also very important to have an earth connection; some old houses do not have it.
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