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Electrocution Dangers – Fuse Abuse

How Can You Avoid Electrocution Dangers In Murrieta Homes?

Electrocution Dangers - Fuse AbuseElectrocution is something that kills many people every year and normally it is simply the result of an accident. Electrocution is the second leading cause of death for construction workers, exceeded only by falls, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). For the most part, however, these instances of electrocution are normally the results of an industrial or DIY accident where electrics have not been properly maintained or installed.

Electric shock is involuntary movement (or freezing) of muscles due to electricity while electrocution is damage due to the cooking of flesh as one of the effects of electric current flow is heat. A frequent source of electrical shock or electrocution is contacted with overhead power lines.Childhood deaths due to electrocution are rare and are more likely to occur when children are playing around electrical wires or equipment, and often result from either faulty apparatus, or a lack of understanding of the potential dangers involved. READ MORE…