HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

KITCHEN SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It is acceptable to plug in an appliance with wet hands.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Small amounts of mineral salts present naturally in water are beneficial for human health. However, these salts make water conducting. So, we should never handle electrical appliances with wet hands or while standing on a wet floor.

Detailed explanation-2: -Water is a conductor of electricity. So, touching an object with current flowing in it with wet hands can give you a shock. Thus, we should not hold electrical appliance with wet hands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Do not plug, use or unplug electrical equipment with wet hands or while touching a wet or damp surface or standing on a wet surface. Do not expose power tools to rain or other wet conditions. Water entering a power tool can increase the risks for shocks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Water-damaged electrical equipment can present a significant risk. Electronics and appliances should never be plugged in following water damage until they have been fully inspected by a professional; to do so could cause additional damage to the device, or worse, shock the user.

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