Can a child get a shock from putting a key or screwdriver into a wall outlet?

Yes. Anyone can get a shock from putting anything into a wall outlet. There are many methods of protection against children doing this, and a major reason for the requiring of tamper-proof (childproof) receptacles by the 2008 NEC. My advice would be to find a supplier that has tamper proof receptacles and put them in. If you're especially worried, protect the receptacles with a GFCI breaker.

First answer by Dennis Kelly. Last edit by UnionMaster3206. Contributor trust: 13 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 147 [recommend question]

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