Electrical Injury
Alternate Names : Electrical Shock, High-Voltage Electric Shock
What can be done to prevent the injury?
Some electrical injuries in children can be avoided by:
using safety plugs in all outlets
keeping electric cords out of the reach of children
teaching children about the dangers of electricity
Everyone should avoid electrical hazards at home and work by:
making sure there are no electric lines in the way when working with
ladders, poles, or other tall objects
not using electric appliances while showering or wet
never touching electric appliances while touching faucets or cold water
pipes in the kitchen
not working on electric appliances in the house without knowing how to do
the wiring and remembering to turn off all of the electricity first
using common sense and looking around carefully when working with
electricity
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