What type of safety equipment interrupts electrical flow to prevent electrocution?

Ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) are essential safety devices designed specifically to prevent electrocution. They monitor the electrical current flowing through a circuit and can detect imbalances between the incoming and outgoing currents. If an imbalance occurs, which may indicate that electricity is flowing through an unintended path such as water or a person, the GFCI rapidly interrupts the electrical flow, cutting off the power to prevent serious injury or death.

In contrast, other types of equipment serve different purposes. Voltage regulators maintain a consistent voltage level, circuit breakers protect circuits from overloads but are not as immediate in protecting against electrocution, and transformers are used to change voltage levels without providing protection against electrical hazards. Therefore, GFCIs are uniquely designed for the safety function of interrupting electrical flow to protect individuals from electrocution.