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Kids – Electricity Safety 

Here are 7 simple fixes from the Electrical Safety Authority to make your home a safe-zone for you and your kids.

  1.    If your outlet has a missing or broken cover plate, replace it immediately. Outlet covers create a barrier between people and exposed wires.

 

  1.    Install tamper-resistant (TR) receptacles to protect younger children from shocks. They have special shutters that cover the plug slots and help prevent little fingers or objects from going into the outlet.

 

  1.    Small kids often want to explore new things by putting them in their mouths.  Keep cords away from little hands and mouths.

 

  1.    Teach older children how to plug in and unplug safely. Never overload outlets by plugging in too many cords. Use an approved power bar that has surge protection instead. When it’s time to unplug, don’t yank cords from the wall. This can damage the appliance, the cord and the outlet.

 

  1.    Check all of your cords. If a cord is frayed, replace it. Tape won’t protect anyone from a shock. Extension cords – which should only be used temporarily – are prone to cracking and fraying, which can lead to a shock or fire.

 

  1.    Water and electricity can be a lethal mix. Install Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) – the ones with the reset button – in any room with water (i.e. bathrooms, kitchens and laundry rooms) to help protect from a shock.

 

  1.    If you have electrical work that needs to be done in your home, hire only a Licensed Electrical Contractor for the work.

 

For more helpful tips on electrical safety visit the Electrical Safety Authority https://www.esasafe.com/consumers/safety-and-security/overview

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