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ELECTRICAL ACCIDENTS AT HOME OR ANYWHERE

Home safety is one of the biggest concerns for consumers today. Not only is the safety of their family a huge issue, but no one wants to lose all of their materials in an accident that could have been prevented. One area that consumers have begun to learn more concerning safety is electricity. Every year, tens of thousands of people are either killed or injured from contact with electricity. Most of these incidents happen because of a lack of safety precautions, as well as overall knowledge in the field of electricity..continue..

We use electricity every day to light our homes and operate numerous household appliances. We also use electricity in the workplace, of course. Lights and other common household and office appliances are generally safe to use but improper use can lead to serious accidents or even death. Always use electrical appliances as directed. You should take special care when making electrical repairs and if you aren't sure how to do it safely, call a professional to handle the job.continue..






Though homes don’t function well without it, electricity is very dangerous and may cause a lot of accidents.  Because of this, there are some things to keep in mind when using electricity.  Read these tips on how to avoid electrical accidents in your home to keep you and your family safe.continue..

Electricity has become the basic need for every modern household. Starting from home appliances, home entertainment to communications are powered by electricity. Although electricity in our home has become our basic needs, we also must be aware about the safety of electricity installation. There are many unrecorded cases of electrical accident in household. Usually the one that recorded is after the victim was heavily injured or even some case with electrical accident that causing life. So it is important to know what to do and what not to do with electricity in our home.
Here are some basic tips to prevent electrical accident:.continue..

OSHA found that some hospital employees were exposed to potential electric shock, burns, arc flash incidents and electrocution while changing circuit breakers on live electrical panels. Specifically, the employees lacked or did not use personal protective equipment while working with energized electrical equipment; electrical protective equipment was not periodically tested; electrical safety related work practices were not used; and specific procedures were not developed for the control of hazardous energy while replacing electrical breakers.continue..

Electricity can be defined as a form of energy that flows through wires to provide heat and light, and power to machines and, while it is the backbone of many economies around the world, it is certainly a hazard around the home to babies, children and even adults.
The main problem with electricity is that it cannot be seen, heard or smelt. It can, however, be felt when touched which is why it is such a danger..continue..

Q. Who may bring a lawsuit for an electrical accident?
A. Any child or adult who suffered a burn injury or electrocution, or the survivors of a family member killed by an electrical accident that was caused by someone else's negligence may bring a lawsuit.
Q, What remedies do I have against a utility or power company?
A. Electrical companies have a high standard of care because of the risks of serious injury, or even death, associated with electrical accidents. You may be able to recover compensation for your injuries or death if you're able to show that the utility company failed to meet the standard of care for electrical operations. Examples include the failure to properly maintain power lines, electrical lines installed too close to the ground or other obstructions, and lines that were not sufficiently insulated..continue..

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