Question

accidental activation of airbags can cause severe injury. most accidents occur when safety procedures are ignored.
to prevent accidental discharge, workers must follow the manufacturers safety instructions for working on and around srs components. never connect or disconnect a srs component while theres still power available to the system (the capacitors inside the airbag controller can store some electricity, even with the battery disconnected, airbags can still be set off.
never measure a srs component with a multimeter or any other equipment. if an airbag is accidentally discharged while you are working under the dash, it could cause severe injury to your neck and even be fatal.
you should always follow the manufacturers service information for the specific vehicle model. do not use service information from a different model or year. in addition to airbags in the steering wheel and instrument panel, many of todays vehicles have airbags located in the seats, door panels and pillars. therefore, most any work on the interior of the vehicle will likely involve disabling the srs system as a first step.
when an airbag is removed from a vehicle, carry the airbag with the deployment side away from your body. never lay an airbag on a bench or floor with the deployment side down.
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what injury can an airbag cause to a person if accidentally activated, especially when the airbag is out of the vehicle?
electrical shock caused by the high voltage generated during inflation.
physical injuries caused by direct airbag strike or indirect strikes by the objects nearby that were set off by the airbag.
burn injuries caused by the heat released by the chemicals during inflation.

Explanation:

When an airbag is accidentally activated, especially out - of - vehicle, it can cause physical injuries from direct or indirect strikes. Chemicals in the airbag release heat during inflation, causing burn injuries. There is no mention of electrical shock from high - voltage generation during inflation in the provided text.

Answer:

Physical injuries caused by direct airbag strike or indirect strikes by the objects nearby that were set off by the airbag., Burn injuries caused by the heat released by the chemicals during inflation.