Don't Get Zapped by These Electrical Risks Inside and Outside the Home Don't Get Zapped by These Electrical Risks Inside and Outside the Home Most of us don't really expect to suffer a serious electrical shock at home, but it's important to be aware of electrical hazards both indoors and outside. Wendy Helfenbaum, provided by FacebookTwitterEmail Pretty much everyone over the age of 5 knows never to stick their fingers in an outlet or poke a fork into a toaster, but beyond that, most of us don't really expect to suffer a serious electrical shock at home. But there's no doubt those risks exist, and it's important to be aware of electrical hazards both indoors and outside.