Dielectric strength testing for safety can be done with a DC or AC test voltage (the peak AC voltage being equal to the steady state DC voltage). The insulation must withstand this voltage for 60 ...

There are two basic names for shoes that have some protection from electrical shock: Dielectric (DI) and Electrical Hazard (EH) rated. The differences between the standards are not usually understood, ...

Hand protection has evolved significantly since metal and rail workers first used gloves stitched from animal hide to guard against cuts and burns. Today, gloves are designed to protect against ...

You might think that with all our modern technology and safety awareness, homes would have safe electrical systems by now.

ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- We rely on electrical power to keep our workplaces and homes operating day and night. Electricity provides heat, light and energy, but, as useful as electricity is, we ...

An electric shock occurs when a person comes into contact with an electrical energy source. Electrical energy flows through a portion of the body, causing a shock. Exposure to electrical energy may ...

Flipping a light switch. Plugging in a coffeemaker. Charging a laptop or iPhone. These actions are second nature for most of us. Electricity makes our lives easier, but its potential for shock and ...

An electric shock happens when an electric current passes through your body. This can burn both internal and external tissue and cause organ damage. While shocks from household appliances are usually ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A local tragedy on Smith Mountain Lake serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of Electric Shock Drowning (ESD). The Bedford County Sheriff’s Office reported finding the body ...

A friend who was buying an older house was concerned about electrical safety and asked for my opinion as an electrical engineer. All of the AC receptacles (also called outlets) in the house were the ...