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SAFETY
TIPS
Electric power gives us light and warmth, but without
safety precautions, it can also be dangerous. Follow these simple precautions to help insure you and your family's safety:
- Replace or
repair loose or frayed cords on all electrical devices.
- Avoid running extension cords across doorways or under carpets.
- In homes with small children, electrical outlets should have plastic safety covers.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions for plugging an appliance
into a receptacle outlet.
- Avoid overloading
outlets. Consider plugging only one high-wattage appliance into each receptacle outlet at a time.
- If outlets or switches feel warm, shut off the circuit and have
them checked by an electrician.
- When
possible, avoid the use of "cube taps" and other devices that allow the connection of multiple appliances into a
single receptacle.
- Place lamps on
level surfaces, away from things that can burn and use bulbs that match the lamp's recommended wattage.
- Never touch anything electrical when you have wet hands.
- Don’t use electrical appliances such as hair dryers or radios
in a wet place or near water.
- If
power is lost during a storm, turn off or unplug electrical appliances so that there’s not a power surge when the electricity
comes back on.
- If there’s flooding,
watch out for water around electrical items, and never use appliances if they’re wet.
- Never play with kites or toy planes near overhead power lines.
- If a toy happens to get caught in
a power line, don’t attempt to remove it yourself.
- Never prune trees yourself that are near power lines.
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