Question

Why shouldan electrician use rubber gloves while repairing an electric switchat your home? Explain.

Answer 1

Anelectric switch is an electrical appliance. It conducts electricitythrough its internal parts. When its internal parts are touched withnaked hands, then it may cause an electric shock. Therefore, itshould be touched with rubber gloves in hand because rubber cannotconduct electricity. Hence, electricians wear rubber gloves whilerepairing a switch or any other electrical appliance.