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Electricity is
an essential need. A willing and efficient slave, it can
also become an unforgiving and fatal master. When parents
are careless, it is children that suffer most because they
have little understanding of what electricity can do both
beneficially as well as harmfully. Electric shock can kill
just as efficiently as electricity can work. Precautions are
therefore necessary. For this knowledge of electrical
safety is of prime importance. For more information please
go to:
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At many points on its way to us, electricity can be
potentially dangerous.
Overhead power
lines, which are located high off the ground for safety,
have no insulation and can carry more than 500,000 volts.
Substations and transformers contain "live" parts that are
dangerous to contact. Underground power lines are
well-insulated, but a shovel can damage them and create a
shock hazard.
Additionally,
there are many electrical or gas safety hazards in your home
or in your workplace. Learn how you can stay safe and help
avoid hazardous situations by following the links above.
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Why Electricity Can Be Dangerous to You
Electricity
always seeks the shortest path to the ground. It tries to
find a conductor, or something that it can pass through to
get to the ground, like metal, wet wood or water. Your body
is about 70% water, so that makes you a good conductor, too.
For example, if you touch an energized bare wire or faulty
appliance while your feet are touching the ground,
electricity will automatically pass through you to the
ground, causing a harmful, or even fatal shock.
How much is too much?
It doesn't take
much to get hurt or killed from even a small amount of
electricity. A 7.5 watt Christmas tree bulb can kill you in
a fraction of a second if it passes through your chest. So
the best thing you can do is be aware of the dangers of
electricity and learn how to avoid them.
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Electricity Safety at Home |
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Electricity Safety at Work |
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Electricity Safety for Children |
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Electricity Usage Guidelines |
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Electricity Precautions |
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Electricity Shock |
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Outage Preparation |
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General Electricity Safety |
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Kids Zone |
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Electricity
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As we all of
know, electricity is used in almost all spheres of our
daily life. Many people do not know the exact
repercussion of misuse of electric power. It is also
note worthy to point out that certain information like
proper lighting of your rooms, conservation, do’s and
don’ts need be known to the public for saving power as
well as for proper use of electricity.
Please click the relevant topics like do’s and don’ts,
proper lighting of your home, better consumption etc.
from the left navigation bar to get detailed
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