Is it safe to touch light switch wires with rubber gloves on?

Question

I accidentally pushed my bathroom light switch into the cover. So I took it off and tried to push it back in without touching the wires and got a little shock. (I'm fine, unfortunately).

Back to the question, if I wear rubber gloves, would it be safe to touch the wires. Preferably with the power on. Or should I turn the power off then do it with rubber gloves?

Answer 1

Use a wooden stick to put the switch off..

Answer 2

NO. haha

It will reduce the shock, but it won't eliminate it.

How thick are the gloves?

It would be better to turn the circuit from the circuit breaker off.

Answer 3

Of course turn off the power then use rubber glove. Why because although the rubber glove won't conduct electricity but the heat part when you touch it.

Answer 4

I'm not to sure.go give it ago then come back and tell us. it'd be like your doing a community service.

Answer 5

TURN OFF THE POWER!!!!!

Answer 6

Turn off the switch, turn off the breaker and fix it. Electricity will follow the path of least resistance. With your fix, that is probably your brain.