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Consumer Safety
At work and at home electricity is a fact of life. And because it's so much part of everything we do- lighting the workplace and home, cooking, powering equipment etc.; it's easy to start taking it for granted.
Here are a few tips to develop a safe attitude towards electricity:
- Train children not to put things into electrical outlets. Plastic outlet guards are a good idea.
- Never insert a metal object into a toaster without disconnecting
- Extension cords are for temporary use
- Never climb power poles or transmission towers
- Only used tools that are fully insulated and carry the UL label
- Never break off an earth pin to fit plug into a different type of socket
- Keep ladders, kites and TV antennas away from power lines
- If someone gets shocked by a power line don't try to remove the victim or the wire Call 911.
- Turn off electric irons when leaving the house or when not in use
- Make sure you know the wattage of your appliance. Too much electrical appliances on the same circuit can lead to overloading which leads to overheating -leads to an electrical fire.
Remember a Safe Attitude towards Electricity may Save your Life and Others
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