Working with high voltage electricity can result in electrocution if the proper safety equipment is not used. Wire cutters should never be used on live high voltage conductors as they can cause the wire to be blown away, while only hotsticks rated for high voltage and protective gloves should be used by qualified electrical workers. Coming into contact with exposed high voltage can cause arcing between the body and any grounded material, with the electricity exiting through wounds.

1. High Voltage Shock & Arc Cable blown away when wire cutters make contact with conductor

3. High Voltage Shock Physical Effects of Electrocution

4. High Voltage Shock Entry point of High Voltage

5. High Voltage Shock Effects ~ Arcing to Grounded Conduits (2)

6. High Voltage Shock Arcing Effects ~ Body to Grounded Conduits (2)

7. High Voltage Shock Arcing Effects ~ Body to Grounded Conduit

9. High Voltage Shock Entry and Exit Wounds