GFCI Protection of Vending Machines

[jar546]

Did you know that:

Prior to 2005, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) investigated four separate electrocution incidents and three nonfatal shock incidents involving vending machines. Those investigations led to a requirement that vending machines be provided with GFCI protection.

 

[ICE]

investigated four separate electrocution incidents and three nonfatal shock incidents involving vending machines.

I wonder how many went unreported?

 

[steveray]

7 Accidents gets a code change....hunh.....

Statistics record that falling down the stairs is the second most prominent cause of injuries after motor vehicle accidents in the United States.

Startling Facts on Fall Down the Stairs you Need to Know

Ascending or descending steps requires caution to avoid a fall down the stairs accident. If delayed pain after falling down stairs occurs, consult a lawyer.

www.medlegal360.com

 

[ICE]

I might be old school but if I have delayed pain after falling down stairs I consult a doctor. That’s after trying to walk it off.

 

[bill1952]

Falls in redential cost over $100B per year according to CPSC.

 

[ICE]

Vending machines crush as many people as get electrocuted. I’m pretty sure those deaths are counted as Covid related.