Electrical Injuries: Effects and Causes
In this article, we will know about what is an electrical injury, what are the causes of electrical accidents, and how we can go for first aid after an electrical accident.
Direct Injury
Electrical Shock
-We get an electrical shock when an electrical current passes through our body.
This condition arises when a part of our body completes an electrical circuit by coming in contact with a live wire and an electrical ground, or Touching a live wire and another wire at a different voltage
Burns
Electrical injury varies with the current, the path through the body and the duration of contact. It can affect the heart, muscles and nerves even when visible burns are minor.
•Indirect – Falls
Most common Causes of Electrical Injuries
•Unauthorized operation
•without or improper Earthing
•Improper Fuses
•Single insulated Cable (s)
•Improper Cable Joints
•Hanging Cables
•DBs without protection against rain & curing water
Not following the safety rules
First Aid after an Injury
Call your local emergency number for an electrical injury and follow the dispatcher’s instructions. Keep clear of an energized source and do not touch a person who remains in contact with electricity. See Electrical Injuries: Causes and Effects for more information.
Need of PPE
To reduce the effect of hazards few standard types of accessories are provided to workmen known as Personal Protective equipment such as helmets,shoes, Reflector Jacket, and Safety Goggles and arc protection suits.