subject: Top 7 Electrical Safety Tips If You Have Children In Your House [print this page] We all know how much children like to explore and experiment with everything that is new to them or holds their interest. The chances of accidents which are related to electricity are more likely to take place when you have children in your house. The moment you let them stay out of your sight, they would start sticking different things including their fingers inside electrical appliances and sockets. This can be very dangerous. Deaths and accidents which are mainly caused by electricity are increasing each year.
As a parent we must take all precautionary measures to minimize any chances of electrical accidents making our homes safer for our little ones.
Institute Of Electrical Engineers recommends that you should have your electric systems checked every 10 years. If the house you are living in is rented then you should get this checked every 5 years.
All of your sockets must be protected with an RCD unit; this unit provides maximum protection against electric shocks. It is a safety device that can save many lives.
Cover all sockets that are within reach of children with socket covers. This will keep your children from poking these sockets with their fingers and other things which they can fit in them.
If possible try placing any piece of furniture in front of the electric sockets to completely block the way.
While using extension leads please make sure that the wire of the extension is well insulated and make sure to keep these wires out of the way of your children. We all know how much kids are known to chew on wires.
Never connect one extension to another. If you are short of electrical sockets then hire a qualified electrician to add more sockets rather than putting your house at risk of fire.
Never allow children to play with any kind of electrical appliances.
Never allow electrical wires and cables to hang freely, children can pull on them while also pulling the entire equipment on them, these can be table lamps, television or some kitchen appliances.
It is very important to follow these few basic tips in order to keep your house safe, especially during Christmas season when everyone is busy decorating their homes with all kinds of different Christmas lights. Each year there are fires that start from poor Christmas lighting. It is best to buy low voltage Christmas lights because this reduces the chances of electric shock as most low voltage lights are no more than 24 Volts DC. Always make sure to buy good quality electric equipment.
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