Is it true that the handles of electrical appliances are made up of insulators?

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The above statement is true.
Some materials allow an electric current to pass through them easily, and these materials are electrical conductors. For example, steel, silver, iron, etc. While some materials resist the flow
of electric current through themselves. These materials are called insulators. For example, plastic, wood etc.,
Since the handles are made up of insulators, they will ensure that the connection between the circuit and the earth does not get completed through the human body. Hence, to ensure safety while performing these activities, the tools like screwdrivers and pliers have plastic or rubber covers on them. The handles of tools like pliers and screwdrivers used by electricians for repair work usually have rubber or plastic covers to save the electricians from getting electric shocks.

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