Electrical Safety Tips for Home

Electrical Safety Tips for Homes

 Shocks

 Electric Shock causes an involuntary grip which prolongs the period of contact.

 More the period of contact, more the damage

 Passage of current through the heart , stops the blood supply to the brain , resulting in Loss of consciousness and termination of breathing

When a person standing at a height receives an electrical shock, it is most likely that he will fall

Personal sensitivity to electrical shock varies from person to person

 Burns

Whenever an electrical flash appears, and if a part of a body comes within flashing

Distance, burns can be caused

Burns may be caused by short circuits as well, because a short circuit could create an

Electrical fire

Preventive Measures

Allow only a qualified person to attend to your electrical repairs

Service your electrical equipment at frequent intervals through a competent electrician

In case of a short circuit or a fire, switch off the mains instantly Make sure that you have

easy access to switch off the supply source quickly, in case of an emergency

Make sure your extension cords are free from cuts, improper insulation, or joints

Ensure pins of your plugs are tight and not loose

Use switches of the correct current rating and preferably with indicators to indicate whether

the switch is ON/OFF

Use appliances with 3 pin plugs and connect them to 3 pin sockets

Do not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords in place of additional outlets

Switch off electrical appliances when not in use

Provide proper earthing for the building/house

              

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