Off-topic: danger of 120v mains?

[Glen]

At 10:45 PM 1/2/01 , Jim Johnson wrote:
>OK, this is a peripherally off-topic question, and some of you may actually
>lose some respect for me by asking it, but anyway - 
>
>How dangerous is household US AC to a toddler?

Is "potentially fatal" dangerous enough for you?

I'm a little surprised that you felt the need to ask, but I'm also very
glad you did. It's much better than assuming there isn't a serious danger
involved.

Yes, many people have been shocked by 120 Vac and lived to tell about it.
Yes, many of them suffered little, if any, noticeable side effects. 

HOWEVER  -  Many people have also died from encounters with 120 Vac!

I suggest that you not let your child be one of the unlucky ones. I would
start by covering any unused electrical outlets. There are inexpensive
plastic plugs that can be inserted into outlets for this purpose. I'm sure
there are lots of other precautions that can be taken as well. Perhaps some
other members of the list have some other safety suggestions?


Later,
Glen Berry

P.S. 
I just finished sending an email to the Digital Hell list, praising some of
your software, only seconds before I got to this message. Synchronicity?