Electricity always seeks every available path to ground through conductors.
So, if you're grounded and touching an energized bare wire, electricity will pass through you to ground. Top of Page Just a little current can be fatal An amount of electricity as small as that found in a typical Christmas tree bulb can be fatal. Or, the shock can easily cause serious falls, burns, cuts or internal bleeding. Top of Page Indoor safety Never touch an appliance or switch it on or off with wet hands. Never place electrical equipment where it could fall into a sink or water.