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The severity of an electrical shock is dependant upon what three things?
The severity of an electrical shock is dependent upon three things. Location or the proximity to the source. The second is amperage, the duration of the exposure and the pathway in the body. The third is the distance of the source.
What would you do if the electrical cleaning equipment is grounded?
The electrical cleaning equipment should be grounded. This grounding is what protects the operator from a serious shock should the the cleaning equipment have an electrical fault occur.
What happens if you touch an exposed electrical wire?
If the wire is carrying an electrical current, and if the current has enough voltage, the current can leave the wire and pass through your body. This is painful, and can causes burns or death.
What is electrical shock sensation?
It is the hard way finding out that the electrical circuit is still energized. It is much easier on the body if a tester is used to check for voltage before any work is started on any electrical circuit.
Does electric shock occur in space?
An electric shock could occur in space. One thing to keep in mind about electrical shocks is that if the body provides a return path for current to flow then an electrical shock will occur. It does not matter if it is in space or on earth, touching a potential across the output supply on a high voltage system is going to short circuit the supply through you.
Why earth is done?
Earthing is done to make electrical appliances safe and secure, from immediate shock or lightning that may affect building.
How is electrical shock hazard defined?
The phrase "electrical shock hazard" means that there is a risk of electrical shock.
Which of the following is a symptom of cold shock?
Rapid, uncontrolled breathing.
Why do people get an electrical shock?
Most people get an electric shock because of their own carelessness when handling electrical equipment.
Why shock occurs when electrical appliances are touched with wounded hands?
why shock occurs when electrical appliances are touched with wounded hands
How can someone die from shock?
a electrical shock yes I don't know about the other type of shock
When can electrical shock be felt?
"legend says" that you can feel your hairs going up when you are aout to be hit with an electrical shock, i dont think you can ever feel the shock itself
How many people get a shock each year?
That depends on what sort of shock you are asking about. A shock can be an electric shock, or a surprise. In the US, more than 1000 people die each year from electrical shock, out of as many as 500,000 serious injuries from electrical shock.
Should you use a AED on a person that has a electrical shock injury?
Yes you should use a AED on a person that has a electrical shock injury.
To prevent accidental electrical shock most electrical equipment is?
Grounded.
Electrical shock to the body affects the?
Heart
What makes electrical power unsafe?
the shock
