I like to think this also fits the 3 strikes rule: Both the inner cores, outer covering and RCD must fail for a lethal hazard to exist.
A "single strike" sadly: vacuum cleaner falls downstairs when plugged in, or lawnmower severs mains flex (OCPD doesn't always operate here due to the speed of the blade)
In my experience the cord does not break in the vaccuum cleaner incident. But if it did, you still have strike two of reaching over to touch a severed cord which is less likely given simply picking up a cord one thought to be safe but has a fray in it.
I like to think this also fits the 3 strikes rule: Both the inner cores, outer covering and RCD must fail for a lethal hazard to exist.
A "single strike" sadly: vacuum cleaner falls downstairs when plugged in, or lawnmower severs mains flex (OCPD doesn't always operate here due to the speed of the blade)
In my experience the cord does not break in the vaccuum cleaner incident. But if it did, you still have strike two of reaching over to touch a severed cord which is less likely given simply picking up a cord one thought to be safe but has a fray in it.
