The OSH Answers document on How Do I Work Safely - Static Electricity has more information.Įlectric current cannot exist without an unbroken path to and from the conductor. This contact/friction causes an accumulation of electrons on one surface, and a deficiency of electrons on the other surface. Note: Static electricity is accumulation of charge on surfaces as a result of contact and friction with another surface. This document is about dynamic electricity. Conductors are materials that allow the movement of electricity through it. Electricity can be either "static" or "dynamic." Dynamic electricity is the uniform motion of electrons through a conductor (this is known as electric current). What do I need to know about electricity? Back to topĪll electrical systems have the potential to cause harm. Even changing a light bulb without unplugging the lamp can be hazardous because coming in contact with the "hot", "energized" or "live" part of the socket could kill a person.
The voltage of the electricity and the available electrical current in regular businesses and homes has enough power to cause death by electrocution. Why is it so important to work safely with or near electricity? Back to top You are here: Electrical Safety - Basic Information
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