ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN BE LIFE THREATENING

Electric shock means an electric injury to the skin or internal organs , like heart , muscle or brain  . Human body is a good conductor of electricity  . Human beings  can tolerate 60 Hz of current . Electric shock can result in loss of human life . About 1000 people die in USA every year because of electric shock . So this blessing should be used with care .

CAUSES

Short circuiting

Bare wires

Touching electric wires with wet hands

Touching walls after rain

Excessive current in the wires

Lightening

SIGNS

Altered level of consciousness

Burning of skin

Damage to muscles

Burning of hair

Irregular heartbeat

Impaired swallowing

Altered vision and hearing numbness

Tingling on the face

Muscle pain

Mental imbalance

PREVENTION

Avoid touching the wires after rain

Avoid touching walls with wet hands

Use of circuit breakers

Using rubber shoes

Use of AC current instead of DC current