The human body is a natural conductor. To be in an environment where there is a risk of coming into contact with live objects can be fatal. At high voltage you don’t even need to be in contact for an accident to happen.
A flow of current through the body can cause:
- Burns.
- Sustained muscular contraction and dehydration.
- Nerve damage.
- Affected heart rate.
How serious the injuries get depend on:
- The current.
- Contact time.
- Contact area. The path through the body is also crucial – if it passes through the heart the risk of death is increased substantially.