If you're a parent, you know the aggravation that comes with baby-proofing an entire house. Probably one of your biggest fears is that your child might stick her finger or a foreign object into an ...

Thanks to Benjamin Franklin’s discovery of electricity and Thomas Edison’s invention of the lightbulb, civilization no longer functions by candlelight. We can cook a meal in minutes with a zap of the ...

An electric shock occurs when a person comes into contact with an electrical energy source. Electrical energy flows through a portion of the body, causing a shock. Exposure to electrical energy may ...

Dielectric strength testing for safety can be done with a DC or AC test voltage (the peak AC voltage being equal to the steady state DC voltage). The insulation must withstand this voltage for 60 ...

The effects of an electric shock vary depending on its source and severity. For example, shocks from light switches may be mild, while contact with industrial power sources can cause severe effects.

A friend who was buying an older house was concerned about electrical safety and asked for my opinion as an electrical engineer. All of the AC receptacles (also called outlets) in the house were the ...

Article 555 covers the installation of wiring and equipment for fixed or floating piers, wharfs, docking facilities, marinas, ...

Most people wouldn’t necessarily think of cleaning an electrical outlet, what with the risk of shock and all—but they can get dusty just like anything else in your home. Dust can build up on the ...

Wall outlets might not steal the spotlight when it comes to smart home upgrades, but they're more important (and more advanced) than ever. As our homes fill up with devices, from phones and tablets to ...

Hand protection has evolved significantly since metal and rail workers first used gloves stitched from animal hide to guard against cuts and burns. Today, gloves are designed to protect against ...

An electric shock happens when an electric current passes through your body. This can burn both internal and external tissue and cause organ damage. While shocks from household appliances are usually ...