ELECTRICAL SAFETY MEASURES
We can’t even think of a day with out electricity. It has such relevance in our every day life. We know in earlier periods how miserable were the days with out electricity. It’s an extremely powerful force and if it’s not used properly and if proper safety measures are not taken, electricity would become deadly harmful. So the topic about safety measure is such a way important. Taking proper safety measures will always keep the harm away
It’s important to take apt measures against accidents while working indoor and outdoor. Public utility commission of Ohio offers several tips for keeping safety under all working conditions.
To ensure indoor safety we must make sure that no electric cords or wires are frayed or cracked. If any, remove or replace it in no time. Over loading is another important cause for accidents because it’s really harmful to take large number of appliances from a single outlet, it’s to be avoided. Ensure that electric plugs are fitted properly. While unplugging always pull the plug and not the cord because pulling the cords do harm to all the internal connections and may harm the user. Avoid using extension cords and if necessary relieve suddenly after use. Avoid contact of water from all the electric appliances. Never use any metal pieces to dislodge something from an electrical appliance.
Let’s have a look at the outdoor precautions to be taken. Severe weather conditions may cause live power wires fall on the ground, don’t ever attempt to touch the wire and its surroundings. Inform the police as early as possible if noticed. Use wood ladders around the power lines instead of metal; also keep the ladders at a minimum distance of 10 feet away from the power lines. Make the surroundings of power line free from plants, branches of tree. Don’t use any wet tools. Keep the electric lines far from the reach of children.
Use wires and cables with ISI mark, Use lamp holders with lamp, use appropriate MCB and Use apt rated fuses. While repairing get the certified electrician. If any accident occurs, don’t touch the victim directly. Make him free from electric contact, i.e., to turn off the supply, give him first aid and call for medical assistance. If ant electric device catches fire, don’t try to put out it with water, immediately switch off the supply and use fire extinguisher.
