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May is Electrical Safety Month
Electricity is referred to as the silent killer since it is often undetectable, that is, it typically cannot be seen, heard or smelled.” Erin HollinsheadSPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ Approximately 1,000 people die, and 30,000 people are injured every year due to electrical accidents. While electricity typically transmits without incident, there are times when the electrical path becomes disrupted. When this happens, the current can flow through anything or anyone in its path, causing electrical shock, internal and externals burns, and other serious injuries, including electrocution. “Electricity is referred to as the silent killer since it is often undetectable, that is, it typically cannot be seen, heard or smelled,” says Erin Hollinshead, executive director of Safe Electricity. “While you might notice some electrical hazards electrical outlet