Electrical Tips for your own safety at home

1. Electrical Tips for your own safety at home Electricians Success Academy Most people use a number of electrical appliances in modern homes; they usually forget the actual risks and dangers accompanying their use. It’s important to take out some time to brush up skills for safe operation of the home electrical appliances to avoid unnecessary contact to dangers and safety risks. E l e c t r i c i a n s S u c c e s s A c a d e m y L e v e l 9 , 4 5 S t G e o r g e s T e r r a c e , P e r t h , W e s t e r n A u s t r a l i a , 6 0 0 0 + 6 1 8 6 3 6 5 2 6 4 2 2 / 1 3 / 2 0 1 9

2. Electrical Tips for your own safety at home Most people use a number of electrical appliances in modern homes; they usually forget the actual risks and dangers accompanying their use. It’s important to take out some time to brush up skills for safe operation of the home electrical appliances to avoid unnecessary contact to dangers and safety risks. Basic Electrical Safety Tips Check the products are approved by a reputed consumer laboratory, having proper electrical safety tips and warnings to ensure your well-being. Unplug unused appliances to save power and to be safe. Put unused cords safely out of the reach of children, and pets to avoid an accident. Let air circulate around the appliances such as clocks, computer monitors as they generate heat. Overheated appliances should be given space and turned-off to cool off. Continuously follow instructions given by the professionals for safe and optimum use of the appliance. Always touch appliances with dry hands and by wearing plastic footwear. Frequently check cords for any cranks, and splints before each use. In a commercial electrical setup, employees exposed to electricity should have proper electrical safety training to be aware of electrical tips and to avoid potential electrical accidents. Power should be turned off before you plug or unplug the electrical appliances. Preventive measures while using electrical appliances Never poke things into toasters, grillers, or any other electrical appliances when food is being made. Do not cover warm appliances with clothes, toys, or other household items. Avoid playing with extension cords and light bulb while they are not in use.

3. Safety should be the priority while using electrical appliances, extension cords, light bulbs, and other equipment, and electrical tips are written them should be read by every member of the household to be alert while any fire incident occurs. If any electrical equipment sparks, its usage should be suddenly stopped. Get it examined by expert electricians to avoid any electrical fire, or accident. Block unused outlets with childproof caps or solid cover plate for electrical safety of young children and other members of the house. Cover all the outlets properly with secure plates so that all the wiring is fenced and does not harm anybody — reposition cords instead of congesting the outlets because it is hazardous. Do not try placing different size plugs into one socket; it proves to be the principal reason for fires at home. Ground fault circuit interrupter outlets should be used in case of dangerous situations such as pools, bathrooms, kitchens, and unfinished room to avoid any incident.