Abstract
This paper describes hazards associated with thc use of electricity, empha- sis is given to hazards due to electric shocks. A survey carried Out by the author indicated that 68.5 % of all reported accidents and 55.3 % of all fatal accidents are due to people Coming into contact with normally non current carrying metallic parts. The necessary conditions which need to bc present in an electric system for electric shock to occur are described. How the human body responds to Various severity of electric shock is dis- cussed. Possible solutions, and how to prevent or minimise the effect Of electric shocks are also presented
Recommended Citation
Kyaruzi, A. (1994). HAZARDS INHERENT IN THE USE OF ELECTRICITY. Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET), 18(1), 27-38. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.52339/tjet.v18i1.160
Publisher Name
University of Dar es Salaam