Hesperian Health Guides
Chapter 10: Electricity
Electricity powers the lights and machines that make factory production possible. But if wires are not properly connected and maintained, electricity can injure and kill people. Unsafe electrical equipment, uncovered wiring, overloaded circuits, and unsafe use of extension cords can cause fires, burns, and dangerous shocks. Workers can also trip and fall over cords lying on the floor. When poor maintenance damages machinery, the machines can give you dangerous, even deadly shocks. Also, sparks from exposed wires can start fires.
This page was updated:05 Jan 2024