How To Use Your Electricity Safely
Remember that most accidents involving electricity can be avoided if you follow some simple advice such as:
- If your sockets are faulty or are overheating, contact Boston Mayflowers repairs
Freephone immediately on 0800 169 1530. Never tamper with electricity, get expert
help.
- Never overload electrical power points.
- Use electrical socket adaptors as little as possible and use adaptors only for low
loaded items such as table lamps, radios, alarm clocks etc.
- Make sure all plugs are wired correctly with the correct fuse fitted.
- Never take electrical appliances into the bathroom.
- Never touch an electrical appliance or socket with wet or damp hands.
- Always unplug appliances when they are not in use.
- Do not touch any electrical items you think are unsafe.
- Check flexes regularly. Never use damaged flexes or run them under carpets or
rugs.
- Make sure that kettle and iron flexes, pans on cookers etc are out of children’s reach.
- Consider buying plug safety covers if you have young children.
- Always use a circuit breaker when using any electrical appliance outside e.g. hedge
trimmers, lawn mowers etc.
NEVER TAMPER WITH ELECTRICITY – IT CAN KILL!!
