Safety First!

Safety Tips

In Your Home

• Never overload electrical outlets with too many plugs and never pull a plug out by the cord.
• Keep all cords away from walking areas to avoid causing someone to trip and fall.
• If you are in the bathtub, taking a shower, or using the sink, never touch a radio, TV or hair dryer.
• When your hands are wet, never touch anything that's plugged in to an electrical outlet.
• Never stick an object, including your finger, in an electrical outlet. Never stick a fork in a toaster, especially if it's plugged in.
• Never touch any kind of electrical switch or plug a cord into an electrical outlet if you're standing on a wet surface.Always keep a flashlight handy to find your way around in the dark in case the power goes out.
• Never overload an extension cord because the insulation on the cord may overheat, melt and expose live wires. These live wires can spark and cause a fire or expose someone to an electrical shock.

Playing Outdoors

• Never approach a power line that has fallen to the ground. STAY AWAY! Immediately find a grown up and call 911.
• Never touch or get near anything that says "HIGH VOLTAGE."
• Never touch your electric meter or other electrical equipment.
• Never touch or go near any electrical appliance or electric tool when you are wet or standing in water.
• Never climb a ladder that is near a power line.
• Never stay in a swimming pool or lake in bad weather. You could get struck by lightning.
• Never fly a kite near power lines or in bad weather. Electricity or lightning could travel down the string and give you a severe electrical shock.
• Never stand under a tree or near a power pole in bad weather. You could get struck by lightning.
• Never play on or around electric equipment such as poles, guy wires, power lines, towers and substations.
• Never touch outside electric wire or switches if they are wet or you are wet.
• Never place a radio or other electrical appliance closer than 10 feet away from a swimming area. Splashing water could conduct electricity through the water and produce a severe electrical shock.
• Never touch electrical machinery like a vending machine when you are wet or standing in water.
• Never touch an electric fence. You will get an electric shock.