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WORK EDUCATION

ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES

 

General safety tips

•        Switch off all plugs when not in use

•        Be careful while using a water heater

·         Electric geysers should be switched off when not in use

·         Oven and microwave should not be left running without supervision

·         Always handle electric appliances with dry hands

·         Do not use a hair dryer in the bathroom

•        Do not cut and make adjustments to electric cords

·         Switch off all electric supply when on a vacation

·         Switch off mains in case of a fire

 

Safety Tips for Kids

• Never put fingers or other objects in an outlet
• Keep metal objects out of toasters
• Never use anything with a cord or plug around water
• Never pull a plug out by its cord
• Stay away from substations and power lines
• Don't climb on power poles
• Never fly kites near power lines
• Stay away from broken or fallen power lines
• Never touch or climb trees that are near power lines
• Never touch big, metal transformer boxes with warning signs
• Obey warning signs