An electrical shock can overstimulate nerves causing a wide range of physiological effects. Your heart may stop or flutter. Also your arteries may contract making it harder for your heart to pump blood. You may not be able to let go of the energized equipment. Your chest muscles also contract, making it difficult to breathe.
Electricity can damage nerves causing unconsciousness, paralysis, brain damage and other problems.
Electricity can burn your body where it enters and exits. These burns may be sufficient to kill a person or destroy an arm or a leg. Safety Precautions Equipment Inspections Ensure that your electrophoresis equipment is always functioning properly by checking components before each use. Exposed copper wire at the banana jacks. This is caused by pulling on the wire instead of the jack when trying to remove the jack.