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Shock is a weird risk. It not only depends on the Voltage and possible amperage. It also depends upon the contact points on the body. If the hot wire and ground are touching the same appendage it will just hurt like hell and burn. If one hand is on the hot terminal and the other hand or one of the feet is the ground(or vice-versa), then the current path passes close to the heart and can possibly cause fibrallation. Current passing throught the head(although rare) is also extremely dangerous as it can burn the brain. Whenever it's necessary to work with live current around, wear rubber shoes and keep one hand in your pocket. These two simple things could prevent most shock cases.
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