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 ...

IN the realm of personal protective equipment, protective gloves offer the first line of defense against an array of hazards. Most often, they are used to protect the hands against scrapes, cuts, ...

QUINCY, Mass. – With summer upon us, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is reminding everyone to be aware of potential electrical hazards that exist in waters near marinas and launch ...

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 ...

The effects of an electric shock vary depending on its source and severity. For example, shocks from light switches may be mild, while contact with industrial power sources can cause severe effects.

After losing their daughter to electric shock drowning, an Alabama family is raising awareness about the dangers of electricity and the water. The Saturday before Easter 2017, two colleagues, Shelly ...

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 ...

Targeting the shock protection needs associated with miniaturized computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), and other small electronic products, the Confor CF-45E foam can be used as shock pads, ...

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 ...

LARGE industrial and stationary back-up batteries are used to "store" electrical power. The sudden and unplanned release of their direct current (DC) electricity can cause problems ranging from ...