Shock and burns resulting from exposure to electricity.
Impact on health
Mild tingling sensations to disruption of normal heartbeat, respiratory muscles, causing death. Can also cause burns.
Causes
- By touching metal or other conducting material which is ‘live’.
- High voltage passing across the body.
- Current passing through the body to earth.
- Deficiencies in plugs, leads, light fittings and appliances.
- Touching mains wires or circuit, fuse or fuse boards.
Prevention
- Electrical wiring installation meets the latest requirements.
- Adequate number of sited electrical socket outlets
- Accessible fuses and meters
- Earthed electrical system
- Installation maintained in good repair
- Electrical installations not close to water, including areas of damp
- Lightning Protection System kept in good repair.