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May 1st, 2009 8:50 AM

NaI tional Electrical Safety Month

I thought this was a fun and interesting fact - who knew? The month of May is dedicated to focusing on electrical safety in the home and workplace. This annual event is sponsored by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI).

The following safety tips were offered up from CCC Electrical Contracting of Cornelius, NC:

» If you have an older dwelling, have the wiring checked to make sure it meets current building codes.

» Check all appliances and extension cords for frayed or exposed wires. Open or damaged wires start a number of fires.

» Clean and service heating systems and furnaces annually. Neglect can lead to poor ventilation or deteriorating wires, and both can cause fires. Also, make sure your system has an emergency shut-off switch.

» Unplug heat-producing appliances that are not in use, such as toasters, kettles, space heaters, electric frying pans, and irons. On/Off switches can fail, leaving the appliance on.

» Use only appliances listed by Underwriter Laboratories (UL) or the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). They are tested for safety.

» Choose power tools with three-pronged plugs and the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) tag.

» Keep appliances away from water in bathtubs, sinks, puddles, and wet hands.

» Never use water on an electrical fire.

» Be sure to have a working smoke detector and fire extinguisher in your house (or business ).

» Do not overload electrical sockets.

Posted by Louise Griffin on May 1st, 2009 8:50 AMPost a Comment (0)

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