Why is the handle of the electrician's screwdriver made of plastic?

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We know that plastic is an insulator and is unable to pass electricity.
To protect the electrician from electric shock while working with a live wire, the handle of the electrician's screwdriver is made of plastic.

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Why is the handle of the electrician's screwdriver made of plastic?

We know that plastic is an insulator and is unable to pass electricity.To protect the electrician from electric shock while working with a live wire, the handle of the electrician's screwdriver is made of plastic.

We know that plastic is an insulator and is unable to pass electricity.
To protect the electrician from electric shock while working with a live wire, the handle of the electrician's screwdriver is made of plastic.