BEING SAFE AROUND THE HOME
Staying safe means doesn't mean you can't have fun! Learn how to play it safe at home!
Remember these important tips:-
- Do not use an electrical appliance such as light switches, hair dryers, curling irons, mixers, or toasters when you are wet, have wet hands or you are standing in water.
- Look out for damaged plugs and cords. Do not touch them! Tell an adult.
- Never turn on a light switch or electrical appliance while you are wet or while you are in the bathtub.
- In case of an electrical fire at home get out of the house, then call the fire department and an adult, never use water to try and put out the fire - you could be electrocuted.
- If you're standing on a wet floor, never touch a switch or plug in anything (such as a toaster, or hair dryer).
- Never pull a plug out by the cord.
- Be careful not to leave electrical cords where people might step on them.
- Ask an adult to help you change light bulbs. Always turn lamps and other light fixtures off before changing a bulb.