Ways to prevent Electrical Hazards

The obvious danger of electricity is an electrical shock, which results in serious injuries or can be even more fatal. While working with electrical, safety should be the first priority. Educating oneself on avoiding electric shock can help in keeping safe and prevent dangerous accidents.

Here are few tips to prevent from electrical hazards

-     Always make sure that the electrical appliances are kept away from water and moisture. If the electrical appliance falls in water accidentally, do not retrieve it or unplug it from the socket. Remove the appliance from water and dry it thoroughly, get it evaluated with the electrician to understand whether the appliance can be continued to use or not

-     Make sure that the right size circuit breakers and fuses are used. If the right size is not used then they fail when it is needed.

-   It is necessary to have outlet covers, in order to prevent small   children from sticking their fingers and other objects into the      open sockets and also from shock or electrocution.

     

   -  The wall plates helps in protecting the fingers from making contact     with the electrical wiring behind the broken wall plates especially in    the dark when trying to locate a switch by touch.

-    Power cords to be tucked correctly and gently. Excessive pressure on power cables can damage insulation or compress the conducting wire, which results in overheating and will be at electrical fire risk.