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Exam Question

With Reference to Electrical Safety onboard a vessel:

(a) Write Short Note on "Electric Shock" (6) 

(b) Enumarate the relation between Shock Current Levels, the Applied Voltage and the Body resistance. (5) 

(c) How do you treat a person who has suffered an electric shock onboard from a AC supply. (5) 

Reference Answer

(a) Human tissues such as the shin and the muscles, as well as blood and other body fluids are termed as electrolytes. Consequently, they are electrical conductors that may be characterised based upon their connectivity. Electric potential differences applied across human tissues, or at two locations on the external skin surface generate response currents.
Electric Shock is Jarring, shaking sensation. Usually it feels like receiving a sudden blow at best it is an unpleasant experience, at worst is fatal. Anyone who has access to Live electrical, equipment must be fully aware of first aid and safety procedures related to electric shock when an electric current passes through body electric shock occurs.
Electric Shock can be classified as:
micro shock: is an internal shock occurs in medication

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