latest news

We often tend to get engrossed in our work and daily lives, and as much as we try, at times it becomes difficult to continuously monitor the dangers lurking around us. During such times any accident can occur, we may get hurt, or get electrocuted. When one gets electrocuted, the physical injuries might seem minor but multiple organs could be impacted. What is an electric shock? An electric shock happens when an electric current passes through your body. This can burn both internal and external tissue and cause organ damage. A range of things can cause an electric shock, including: power lines lightning electric machinery electric weapons, such as Tasers household appliances electrical outlets While shocks from household appliances are usually less severe, they can quickly become more serious if a child chews on an electric cord our puts their mouth on an outlet. Aside from the source of the shock, several other factors affect how serious an electric shock is, including: voltage...