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Residual Current Devices

Home accident data shows that, on average, electric current causes 2000 hospital treated injuries and 25 deaths each year in the UK. This report, commissioned by the DTI, assesses the impact on home safety in the UK which would result from a more widespread use of Residual Current Devices.

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Last updated: 05 January 2005