Safety CenterWhy Worry About Electricity?Death. Electrocutions rank FOURTH (9%) in causes of industrial fatalities (behind traffic, violence and construction). The National Safety council estimates 600 people die every year of electrical causes. Most of these accidents involve low voltages (600 volts or less). Roughly 3,600 disabling electrical contact injuries occur every year in the United States, along with another 4000 non-disabling injuries. Electricity In Our LivesElectricity is an integral part of today's modern world, and sometimes it is easy to forget just how dangerous it can be. Given the correct circumstances, it can kill. But it can also shock you painfully, damage sensitive equipment, and ignite combustible materials. It also makes alot of things possible and is a constant and powerful force in our lives. Due to this power, it is something that we need to exercise caution when using. * This is a printer friendly version of the original page, made to save you ink and paper.
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Co-op Announces Rate Reduction 05.27.2010Starting in June Lynches River Electric Cooperative members will see a decrease of approximately eight percent in their electric bills. WIRE Collecting Recipes 05.24.2010Do you hve family recipes you wuld like to share with the community? Here's your opportunity to do just that by submitting recipes for a new WIRE cookbook. Power Factor Devices 05.24.2010Tough economic times and rising power bills understandably motivate consumers to explore money-saving options. It’s no wonder that unscrupulous marketers seize the moment by offering deceptive and ineffective products claiming to lower power bills up to 25 percent. |