Physiological effect of the electricity

causes of Electric chocks

Main causes are

- Operating mode inappropriate or dangerous (31%),

- Lack of awareness of risks (30%),

- Incomplete application procedures (15%),

- Inadequate training (12%),

- The state of the material (12%),

- Soil conditions (11%)Type de contact

In average, 75 % of the Electric choc is from indirect contact, 20 % from direct contact. Statistic shows that:

- 1/3 of lesions are in multiple places.

- Eyes, arms, hands are the most affected

- 60% of lesions are burns,

- 6 % of lesions are internal.

Accidents related to electricity can cause fires or explosions. The construction industry and public works, service activities and work temporary and the food industry are among the most affected. Risk, even if it is better controlled is always present.

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