Electric Shock

Electricity is a wonderful and dangerous aspect of our lives. We are more dependent on it than we realize, but it is also incredibly powerful and has the potential to do serious damage. It powers our homes, our offices, and even some cars. Unfortunately, though, it can also start fires and shock us.

Humans are quite sensitive to electric currents. We can feel a shock of a very small amount of electricity (around 1 milliampere). Most of our household appliances run on currents that are much stronger than 1 milliampere, though, so the electricity in a standard wall outlet will be much higher than this level as well.

Electric currents can also be lethal. Roughly 100 milliamperes would be a lethal dose. Many big machines and other appliances run on much more than 100 milliamperes, which puts people at a significant risk of dying by electrocution.

Many factories use electricity both to power machines and, in some cases, as an element of their production. In either case, workers are in danger of being shocked by these electric currents, and they must take every possible precaution in order to keep safe. It is important to have signs posed for where electric currents may be more likely to be experienced and where voltages are especially high.

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If you or someone you love has been injured by an electric shock at work, you may be entitled to compensation. For more information, contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511.