I work in a room where shelves are able to move using electricity, but because of this I get "shocked" more than 20 times a day. Sometimes the shocks are so strong they leave a mark on my hand. Is there any harm in such a large number of shocks?
2007-01-30 06:49:49 · 13 answers · asked by EvilFairies 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Yes! This is a really serious problem, electrical shocks are not a problem if very occasional but the amount that you are getting them is serious. If your job involves this kind of risk then the place is not safe to work at, health and safety would shut it down in a day. You need to speak to your boss. You should be wearing insulated gloves at all times. If they are actually leaving marks on your hand this indicates a really high voltage that is physically burning your skin. Electrical stimulation to the body can result in the heart ceasing to beat, it could out you into instant cardiac arrest caused by ventricular fibrillation. Sorry to worry you but this is a serious risk to your health.
2007-01-30 07:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by Lozzie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Other issues affecting lethality are frequency, which is an issue in causing cardiac arrest or muscular spasms, and pathway - if the current passes through the chest or head there is an increased chance of death. From a mains circuit the damage is more likely to be internal, leading to cardiac arrest.
The comparison between the dangers of alternating current and direct current has been a subject of debate ever since the War of Currents in the 1880s. DC tends to cause continuous muscular contractions that make the victim hold on to a live conductor, thereby increasing the risk of deep tissue burns. On the other hand, mains-frequency AC tends to interfere more with the heart's electrical pacemaker, leading to an increased risk of fibrillation. AC at higher frequencies holds a different mixture of hazards, such as RF burns and the possibility of tissue damage with no immediate sensation of pain. Generally, higher frequency AC current tends to run along the skin rather than penetrating and touching vital organs such as the heart. While there will be severe burn damage at higher voltages, it is normally not fatal.
It is sometimes suggested that human lethality is most common with alternating current at 100-250 volts, however death has occurred from supplies as low as 32 volts and supplies at over 250 volts frequently cause fatalities.
Electrical discharge from lightning tends to travel over the surface of the body causing burns and may cause respiratory arrest.
2007-01-30 06:59:27 · answer #2 · answered by Shannon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This cant be good for you. I would think it could damage your heart, nerves, etc. after a while if the shocks are strong enough to leave marks on you.
2007-01-30 06:54:21 · answer #3 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should be worried. The equipment is faulty, this is potentially very dangerous. Report it to your employer immediately. If they do not shut it down and fix it immediately then call OSHA. If your employer takes any action against you for reporting a safety hazard they can be fined.
2007-01-30 07:00:17 · answer #4 · answered by Bruce H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 21:52:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These shocks won't harm you, although they do hurt and are annoying. The dry weather is a major factor in this.
2007-01-30 07:00:02 · answer #6 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that anything that leaves marks on you is a bit of a problem.
They should be providing you with a grounding device.
2007-01-30 06:53:38 · answer #7 · answered by Karen M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it messes with your heart after a while.
(the heart uses electric impulses to beat.)
2007-01-30 06:52:32 · answer #8 · answered by The Cannon!!! =D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before touching something magnetic wipe your hands on some cloth..like a shirt or blanket and then touch the object....
2007-01-30 06:57:29 · answer #9 · answered by Mye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the OHSA for your safety and find out.
2007-01-30 06:54:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋