Regardless of current type,
all high-voltage currents pose a significant risk to the life and
limbs of the people who work with them. Given this, one might be
tempted to think that avoiding high-voltage currents altogether might
be best for all involved. However, there are instances when working
with high-voltage currents cannot be avoided.
Take for example power
transmission.
In this application, electricity is raised to a higher voltage to
reduce line loss at long distances. Additionally, many industrial
devices require higher voltages due to their higher power
requirements.
