The Shocking Truth in the Kitchen by Garrett Sandstrom https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa Kitchen Edict en-us 2017-04-21 14:11:40 UTC 2017-04-24 14:19:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Cornershop.png Preventing Shocking smithannamarie https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167497332
  • Read and follow manufacturer's directions before using any electrical appliance. Plug cords into appliance before plugging them into the wall. outlets. Disconnect appliances by pulling on the plug rather than cord.
  • Avoid overloading electrical outlets. Unplug an electrical appliance before cleaning. 
  • Handle electrical appliances only when your hands are dry.
    • ]]>     2017-04-21 14:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167497332     Safety Tips tuckcoby https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167497512 Leave all electrical utensils away from water when is unused ]]> 2017-04-21 14:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167497512 Causes of Shocks tuckcoby https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167821323 The main causes of getting shocked/electrocuted, are having tools that are battery operated or use electrical outlets, and are combined with misuse or accidental mishaps ]]> 2017-04-24 13:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167821323 Cautions to Avoid in the Kitchen sandstromgarrett https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167822938 Frayed Wires: Check appliances regularly. If you find frayed wires, replace appliance immediately.
    Kids using electrical items: You should show caution when your child is around electrical items. 2/3 of children can be prone to electrical shock by pulling and tugging cords, and bite electrical cords.
    Using while wet: Electricity can flow more easily through your body when your hands are wet, but that doesn't mean you cant get electrocuted when your hands are dry.

    ]]>     2017-04-24 13:33:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167822938     Shocking Effects smithannamarie https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167824223 This article includes the effects of being shocked at different voltages and the symptoms of one who is shocked. It also explains how to administer first aid and what not to do.]]> 2017-04-24 13:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167824223 Effects smithannamarie https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167826712 Some effects are
    • Vifib, which can be fatal if sustained.
    • Temporary respiratory paralysis and possibly burns.
    • Beginning of sustained muscular contraction ("Can't let go" current.)

    ]]>     2017-04-24 13:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167826712     Kitchen Do's smithannamarie https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167827697
  • Make sure that all counter top appliances are unplugged when not in use and located away from the sink. 
  • Dry your hands before using any counter top electrical equipment or using switches
  • Pull by the plug not the cord.
    • ]]>     2017-04-24 13:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167827697     Kitchen Don'ts tuckcoby https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167828231
  • Do not try to catch a sharp falling utensil
  • Never use wet oven mits to take out a hot plate from an oven
  • Do not get distracted while handling hot plates
    • ]]>     2017-04-24 13:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167828231     Pregnant and Shocked smithannamarie https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167830031 A 28 year old pregnant woman was shocked when  her dry hand touched a kitchen electric appliance with worn insulation connected to a 220-V, 55-Hz alternating current. later the fetus had hypoactivity and a remarkable change in fetal movement pattern. The child may be affected.]]> 2017-04-24 13:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167830031 Mother Electrocuted While Mopping Up Water sandstromgarrett https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167834161 A young mother Emma Shaw was electrocuted while mopping up water from kitchen floor. She got electrocuted when a heating appliance made contact with this the water and electrocuted her. Emma Shaw died from her electrical injury on December 14, 2007.]]> 2017-04-24 14:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167834161 School lady Shocked! smithannamarie https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167834404 A school lunch lady was making food for the children when she was shocked by the oven. The kitchen was closed for several days for an investigation. ]]> 2017-04-24 14:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167834404 smithannamarie https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167838786 2017-04-24 14:12:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167838786 smithannamarie https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167839117 2017-04-24 14:12:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167839117 sandstromgarrett https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167839715 2017-04-24 14:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167839715 sandstromgarrett https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167840422 2017-04-24 14:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sandstromgarrett/89u4vnrykoaa/wish/167840422