If an electrical appliance falls into a sink or shampoo bowl of water while plugged in, the first action should be to:
a.Turn off the breaker or unplug the device at the outlet without reaching into the water
b.Touch the appliance with a metal pair of shears to test if it is still live
c.Pour more water on it to cool the unit
d.Reach into the water with bare hands and lift the appliance out
Explanation
Water is an excellent conductor of electricity. Reaching into water that may be electrified can cause electrocution. The safe response is to remove the power source first — flip the circuit breaker or unplug the cord at the outlet — and only then handle the device.
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