Outdoor Electrical Safety Tips

Remember the following tips when using electricity indoors:

• Guard against electrical shocks by installing ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in bathroom outlets and other similar areas
• Never place electrical appliances on a tub or sink
• Don’t use a plugged in appliance, like a hair dryer, when standing on a damp floor or in a wet bathtub or shower
• If a plugged in appliance falls into water, DO NOT reach in to get it out. Turn off electricity at circuit breaker or fuse box before unplugging.
• If your home has a fuse box or circuit breaker, learn how to replace a blown fuse and reset a tripped breaker. For fused circuits try to keep a supply of extra fuses handy, and never try to override a blown fuse. It can cause serious electrical damage or cause a fire
• Don’t overload an outlet or circuit in your home, such as with Christmas lights
• Unplug appliances before working on them
• Use only electrical cords in good condition, don’t run them under rugs or furniture, and DO NOT staple or nail them in place
• Instruct children not to play with or plug anything into an electrical outlet
• Use plastic outlet caps on unused outlets