Safety on the inside is just as critical. Here’s how to keep the inside of your home or dwelling safe from electrical hazards:
- Make sure that organizations and consumer labs like UL have their stamp of approval on any appliances that you buy. Unplug any appliances not in use. This also applies to stereos or electrical equipment.
- You should never cover warm appliances with clothes, blankets, or any other household items. Let the appliances cool down first. This rule should also apply to computers.
- Most people should know this and it’s worth mentioning. Never touch appliances near their electrical outlet with wet hands. If you’re going to unplug any appliance, never pull the plug out of the wall without first having turned off the appliance. Remove the chord from the wall socket, and not by yanking on the chord.
Keep infants in mind. They become toddlers who can quickly find outlets and try to explore with an innocent finger. Place covers on ground level electrical outlets and keep a watchful eye on the child’s explorations.
It only takes a moment to put safety practices in place that can protect you and your family from harm. The vast majority of electrical accidents are caused by negligence. Once an accident occurs, it may be impossible to replace property that’s lost. With respect to a life, there can never be a replacement.
Contact us for info on how we can help you maintain a safe indoor environment this year by emailing us at service@griffinelectric.com or calling us at one of our convenient locations, here.
