What’s at Stake?

Consider the following story… A worker noticed condensation on the high voltage power supply while doing electrical maintenance in a hospital laboratory. With the power still on, he wiped the moisture with a tissue and made contact with the exposed terminal. He received a severe electrical shock and second degree burns to his right thumb and abdomen. Witnesses stated they heard a loud "snap" and then heard the worker scream and stagger out to the hallway. He had no pulse and was not breathing. Medical personnel were nearby and able to restore his heartbeat using a defibrillator.

What’s the Danger?

Electrocution […]