@article{ref1,
title="Preventing electric shock accidents in workplaces",
journal="Ain Shams engineering journal",
year="2022",
author="Baka, Aikaterini D. and Bakas, Athanasios D.",
volume="13",
number="6",
pages="e101702-e101702",
abstract="Electric shock is the pathophysiological consequence caused by the electric current flowing in the human body. The consequences, for a specific current path, depending on the magnitude and the duration of the current through the human body. Many accidents are preventable by taking appropriate measures. This paper discusses a method for the elimination of the electrocution hazard. The method is applied in devices/tools/equipments surrounded by a metal enclosure and is implement through measurements of electric and magnetic fields. Measuring the produced &quot;electric field&quot; near the metal shell one can detect the loss of proper grounding. Similarly, a broken neutral connection can be detected by measuring the &quot;magnetic field&quot; around the tool. It is proven that the loss of grounding of the shell or the disconnection of the neutral wires alters the electric and magnetic field in a countable manner. For that, the paper discusses a constructed device that, when is placed in proximity to the metal shells of electron appliances, prevents injuries. It detects the variations in electric and magnetic fields and displays a warning signal to indicate the hazard.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2090-4479",
doi="10.1016/j.asej.2022.101702",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.asej.2022.101702"
}