High Voltage Shock

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High Voltage Shock Arc
Cable blown away when wire cutters make contact
with conductor
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High Voltage ShockEffects

• Insulated cutters, but inappropriate tool to use
  for high voltage.
• Only High Voltage Hotsticks, with Voltage-rated
  Gloves can be used for this work.
• Qualified Electrical Workers only.
• Result Electrocution.

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High Voltage Shock Physical Effects of
Electrocution
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High Voltage Shock Entry point of High Voltage
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High Voltage Shock Effects Arcing to Grounded
Conduits (2)
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High Voltage Shock Arcing Effects Body to
Grounded Conduits (2)
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High Voltage Shock Arcing Effects Body to
Grounded Conduit
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High Voltage Shock Blowout Effects

• Exit points (4)
• Thru the right thumb, left elbow, abdomen, and
  pelvic area where High Voltage Arc blows out
  completing the circuit to ground.

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High Voltage Shock Entry and Exit Wounds