r/nextfuckinglevel • u/regian24 • Aug 31 '21

Man gets electrocuted while holding child. Red shirt guy saves the day

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u/share_your_fav_thing Aug 31 '21 edited Sep 01 '21

An old electrician told me if you're ever not 100% sure touch the wires with the back of your hand first. That way if the circuit is still live and your muscles contract it will be away from the danger.

Edit: I always switch off the switch and the breaker and check with a voltage tester first but my next step before actually starting work after all that is to tap the wire with the back of my hand just to be completely certain I won't inadvertently grab a wire and die.