Why Is Overloading An Electrical Hazard?

An overload of electrical system is a situation where the wiring to or within a machine or system is subjected to a greater electric current load than it was designed to carry, leading to excessive heating of the wires and a possibility of fire. Also overload can damage sensitive silicon chips and internal wiring. This excessive current load can be a result of electrical insulation failure ( a short circuit) or human error. A correctly designed electrical system incorporates suitable overload protection devices to prevent damage should such a situation occur. Fuses and circuit breakers are most commonly employed for this purpose. For more sensitive devices we use UPS and stabilizer to protect from this electrical hazard. Also to avoid any human error strictly follow the electrical safety rules.

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