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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Apply for HVAC Upgrade 03.01.2010Members of Lynches River Electric Cooperative who own a manufactured home can apply for a HVAC system upgrade beginning March 1. Don't Get Shocked by Winter Bills 01.29.2010Colder than normal temperatures caused peak power demand record for electric cooperatives in South Carolina. That increased demand will mean higher than normal electric bills for consumers. Apply Now for Youth Tour 01.29.2010Lynches River Electric Cooperative will award an expense-paid week in Washington, D.C. to two high school juniors. |