Bathroom electrical equipment can kill
The dangers may not be apparent, but malfunctioning electrical equipment in the bathroom — faulty water heaters, hair dryers, shaving points — can cause electrical shocks and even electrocution.
“An electric shock can be extremely traumatic as depending on the voltage of the current. The person can be thrown back, receive burns, get maimed or even die of electrocution. We have had cases of mild to severe electric shocks that people have received in bathrooms and kitchens,” said Ajay Chaturvedi, Emergency Medical Services instructor in Dubai.
Usually the human body has resistance to prevent damage when exposed to low voltages. However, when your palms are sweaty or when you are wet or damp, this resistance is lowered and can pass on the current directly to your body when exposed to it. The most important thing is to use covered circuits that are not overloaded with electric equipment and get all electrical points regularly checked by a qualified electrician, caution experts.
Modern apartments are equipped with auto switch and whenever there is an electric malfunction usually the circuit trips, switching off the current from the mains.
Source: Gulf News
Published: 05 Jan 2015
Category: Features, Health alert
