Reduce The Risk Of Electrical Fires
- Inspect electrical cords and plugs regularly, discard them
it they are worn or frayed
- Never pull the cord to remove the plug from a socket; this
can wear the cord and increase the risk of a short curicuit and a
fire; can also creates a shock hazard
- Eliminate octopus connectons; plugging multiple cords into
a single socket can overload the circuit
- Never break off the third prong on a plug - always replace
two pronged sockets with three pronged sockets
- Never use extension cords as permanent wiring
- Never lay electrical cords under carpets
- Always keep electrical cords away from sources of heat and
water
- Always use safety plugs in unused outlets to protect children
ALWAYS CONSULT A CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN IF YOU ARE NOT SURE
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