Always have a qualified electrician do all electrical work and please call an expert if you have any questions or before beginning any kind of electrical maintenance.
We have a few guidelines when it comes to electrical safety.
Indoor Electrical Safety
Avoid running extension cords across doorways or under carpets – have additional outlets installed to minimize the use of extension cords
Avoid overloading outlets, plug in only one appliance per outlet
Repair or replace damaged electrical cords
Install taper resistant outlets
Install ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in all appropriate rooms
Install Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) in all appropriate places
Outdoor Electrical Safety
Use only power tools that are marked for outdoor use
Store electrical tools indoors
Keep tools away from children
Keep the area around your electric meter and electric tools clear
Replace any damaged cords
Use only extension cords that are marked for outdoor use
Have a professional tree-trimming service inspect the trees in your yard for electrical hazards
Downed Wire Electrical Safety according to OSHA.gov (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Assume all wires are live and energized with lethal voltages
Never assume a wire is safe to touch
Never touch a fallen power line
Call the electric company right away
Stay at least 10 feet away from overhead wires
“If an overhead wire falls across your vehicle while you are driving, stay inside the vehicle and continue to drive away from the line. If the engine stalls, do not leave your vehicle. Warn people not to touch the vehicle or the wire. Call or ask someone to call the local electric utility company and emergency services.”
Electrical Safety. (n.d.). Retrieved October 8, 2015, from https://www.osha.gov/Publications/electrical_safety.html
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