Ensuring electrical safety is crucial, and wearing Rubber Shoes is a simple yet effective measure to enhance protection.

Why Rubber Chappals or Shoes are Effective in Preventing Electric Shocks?

Electric shocks occur when electricity travels through your body to the ground, completing an electrical circuit. Rubber is an excellent insulator, meaning it does not conduct electricity well. When you wear Rubber Shoes, the Rubber acts as a barrier, preventing electrical current from traveling through your body and disrupting the circuit. This significantly reduces the risk of electric shocks.

Additionally, Rubber maintains its insulating properties even when damp. Many electrical accidents happen in wet environments where water increases the risk of conduction. Rubber Shoes provides extra protection by keeping its insulating qualities intact, even in such conditions.

Additional Electrical Safety Measures

While Rubber Shoes provides a basic level of protection, it’s essential to complement it with other safety practices:

• Use Insulated Tools: Always use tools with insulated handles when working with electrical systems to prevent accidental shocks.
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• Install RCCBs: Residual Current Circuit Breakers (RCCBs) detect and cut off electrical current in case of faults, adding a crucial layer of protection.
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Pressfit’s SFT1 Residual current circuit breakers (RCCB) protect people from the risks of electrocution and fires caused due to faulty wiring, poorly insulated equipment, sudden earth faults, or incorrect use of an electrical device. These mistakes cause current to flow in reverse to the earth, which is called an ‘Earth Leakage Current’, and it is an electrical hazard. The RCCB immediately trips when an imbalance in electric current is detected, protecting us from direct and/or indirect contacts. Pressfit’s SFT1 RCCB adhere to the IS/IEC 12640-1 norms and one of the greatest advantages is that it takes only about 20 milliseconds to trip and take the control over the imbalanced electric current.

Conclusion

Rubber Shoes or Chappals are an effective measure for reducing the risk of electric shocks. However, for comprehensive protection, it should be used alongside other safety practices and proper electrical maintenance.

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