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    A man died from a fatal electric shock while repairing a 2-gang 13-Amp extension socket without proper training or safety precautions. An investigation found that the socket's cover plate had been removed, exposing live parts that were energized at 230 volts. The man was barefoot when he came in contact with the exposed live terminal, resulting in his death. This accident could have been prevented if he had gotten a licensed electrician to repair the socket instead of attempting it himself without training.

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    A man died from a fatal electric shock while repairing a 2-gang 13-Amp extension socket without proper training or safety precautions. An investigation found that the socket's cover plate had been removed, exposing live parts that were energized at 230 volts. The man was barefoot when he came in contact with the exposed live terminal, resulting in his death. This accident could have been prevented if he had gotten a licensed electrician to repair the socket instead of attempting it himself without training.

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    Background: Case Study 3

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    A man died from a fatal electric shock while repairing a 2-gang 13-Amp extension socket without proper training or safety precautions. An investigation found that the socket's cover plate had been removed, exposing live parts that were energized at 230 volts. The man was barefoot when he came in contact with the exposed live terminal, resulting in his death. This accident could have been prevented if he had gotten a licensed electrician to repair the socket instead of attempting it himself without training.

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    CASE STUDY 3

    Background
    The electrical accident occurred at a residential premises. The deceased
    received a fatal electric shock while repairing a 2-gang 13-Amp extension
    socket-outlets.
    Cause of the accident
    Investigation showed that:
    a. The cover plate of the 2-gang 13-Amp extension socket-outlets (ESO) had
    been removed by the deceased. All the live parts in the 2-gang 13-Amp
    ESO were exposed;
    b.

    The exposed live terminal of the 2-gang 13-Amp ESO was at a voltage of
    230 volts with reference to the general mass of Earth; and

    c.

    The deceased was found bare-footed while working on the 2-gang 13-Amp
    ESO prior to the accident.
    Exposed live part in the 2-gang 13-Amp
    extension socket-outlets

    How this accident could have been prevented?


    It is dangerous for any person to try to repair any faulty electrical fittings such
    as socket-outlets, switches, portable cable reel, isolators etc. unless the
    person is a licensed electrical worker who is trained and is competent to carry
    out such work.

    For this particular case, the deceased should have taken the faulty extension
    socket-outlet to the electrical shop for repair by a competent person or should
    have engaged a licensed electrical worker to carry out the repair, instead of
    doing it himself.

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