Safe Handling of Electricity

Safe Handling of Electricity
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Never poke things into electric toasters. The wires inside are un insulated - you could easily be electrocuted.

Always keep electrical appliances away from water. Water conducts electricity - you could easily be electrocuted

To stay safe, make sure you switch off the electricity before you plug or unplug anything.

Never plug too many electrical appliances into one socket. The wires may overheat and catch fire.

Untidy flexes might be tripped over or get damaged. Always make sure they are kept tidied away.

Never take electric appliances into the bathroom. Water conducts electricity - you could easily be electrocuted

Never touch electric switches or sockets with wet hands. Water conducts electricity - you could easily be electrocuted.

Electric cables are often hidden behind walls. Before anyone makes a hole in the wall, make sure you know what's behind it.

Take extra care when mowing the grass with an electric lawn mower. If you damage the flex, you could be electrocuted

Never climb into electricity substations or poke sticks through the fence. The high voltage electricity could kill you

Cables buried under road or footpaths could be carrying electricity and could kill you.

Building sites often have a live electricity supply. Do not go near them or you could get hurt or be killed.

Never touch exposed wires inside streetlights. You could be electrocuted.

Do not climb pylons or wooden poles, electricity can jump gaps if you get too close. Also, graffiti can cover warning signs and put others at risk

Never fly a kite near an overhead line. Electricity might be carried down the string back to you.

Never play on or around railway lines, they carry high voltage electricity and you could be seriously hurt or killed

Before you climb any trees, always check there are no overhead lines nearby. If you get too close to an overhead line, you could be electrocuted.

Never go fishing near overhead lines. Electricity might be carried down the fishing line back to you. You could be electrocuted.

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