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When something goes wrong with your home or business electrical system, it can disrupt your life in a way that requires immediate attention.

You need a qualified, knowledgeable Vancouver, WA electrician, or if you are in Portland, OR you need an electrical contractor who understands simple electrical trouble shooting of electrical switches and outlets in your home, to large scale industrial electrical installation contracting on commercial projects.

Trying to take care of an electrical problem yourself can result in electrical injuries; burns are the most common shock related injuries.

According to OSHA the most common shock-related injury is a burn. Burns suffered in electrical incidents may be one or more of the following three types:

• Electrical burns cause tissue damage, and are the result of heat generated by the flow of electric current through the body. Electrical burns are one of the most serious injuries you can receive and should be given immediate attention.
• High temperatures near the body produced by an electric arc or explosion cause arc or flash burns. They should also be attended to promptly.
• Thermal contact burns occur when skin comes in contact with overheated electric equipment, or when clothing is ignited in an electrical incident.

Internal Injuries

Excessive electricity flowing through the human body can cause serious damage to internal organs. Resulting medical problems include hemorrhage (or internal bleeding), tissue destruction, and nerve or muscle damage. These internal injuries may not be immediately apparent to the victim or observers; however, left untreated, they can result in death.

Involuntary Muscle Contraction

Normal muscle contraction is caused by very small amounts of electricity that are created within our bodies. Muscles violently contract when stimulated by excessive amounts of electricity. These involuntary contractions can damage muscles, tendons and ligaments and may even cause broken bones. If the victim is holding an electrocuting object, hand muscles may contract, making it impossible to drop the object and prolonging contact with the current.

To read more of this report, visit OSHA’s web site.

To avoid danger call a qualified Beaverton electrician, an electrician in Vancouver, WA or a  Portland electrician.

For an electrician in Vancouver, WA call (360) 910-5805. For a Beaverton electrician or Portland electrician dial (503) 896-3171.