Electricity Remains a Serious Workplace Hazard

Excerpt Courtesy of OH&S Publication

By Laura Proctor, Srin Kuchibotla

The body's reaction to electric shock can range from a minor tingling sensation to instant death. Even at levels as low as 3 milliamperes, current traveling through the body can cause indirect or secondary injuries, including bruising and bone fractures. A milliampere (mA) is a measurement of current, with 1,000 milliamperes per amp. For example, 120 volts/1000 Ώ is equal to .120 AMP, which is equal to 120 mA.

Consider how the body reacts when it comes into contact with the following levels of electricity:

To put these levels of exposure into perspective, the voltage levels for equipment and power sources present in many industrial facilities follow:

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