Electrical Safety Tips for Kids and Parents

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Electrical Safety Tips for Kids and Parents

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• Electrical safety for kids and adults is a big
  issue with households now having so many
  electrical gadgets. Many people take electric
  fitting and power for granted, but it can be a
  killer and just takes one mistake. If you have
  any doubts about the safety of the wiring in your
  home ask your local Electrician on the Gold Cast
  to check it for you. It is far better to be safe
  than sorry.

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Kids Will Be Kids

• Kids are naturally curious and just do not have
  any idea of just how dangerous electricity is.
  Hundreds of people are seriously burnt or killed
  each year. So it is much to deal with electrical
  problems before they become a danger.

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Covering Electrical Outlets

• If you have young children the simplest way to
  protect them from electrical shock is to buy
  electrical outlet covers so they cannot put
  anything in the sockets.

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Make It Hard For Children To Pull Out Electrical
Leads And Cords

• Consider moving your furniture so any electrical
  points are hidden from little fingers as its so
  tempting to pull on cords, one of the danger is
  if they try and push them in and do not hold the
  plug properly.

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Keeping Unused Electrical Appliances Out Or Reach

• Many homes are full of small portable devices
  such as hair driers, electric razors, toasters,
  blenders, radios, cell phones, chargeable
  flash-lights, etc. It is very tempting for
  children to play at being grown up and copy what
  you do. Plugging in a small electrical device and
  then spilling liquid on it or using it the wrong
  way could spell disaster. It is best to keep all
  small appliances out of reach.

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Power Cords Can Be Dangerous

• Never, wind up a power cord while still plugged
  in. All it takes is a part of the cord to be
  damaged with a few of the fine wires sticking out
  and you could get a shock or even killed. Always
  unplug it from the socket even if its working
  fine.
• If your appliance buzzes or flickers, there is
  the slightest smell of smoke or it warms up, turn
  it off immediately and discard it or have it
  serviced in your local certified repair shop or
  by you friendly local electrician Gold Coast.
  Doing it yourself with electrical fittings and
  making even a small mistake could cost you your
  life, the life of your loved ones or your home.
• It just is not worth the risk to save a few
  dollars.

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Trailing cords

• Trailing power cords and extension cords with
  multiple plugs are a hazard for children as they
  are easy to trip over or pull out.
• It is easy to shorten a trailing cord just coil
  it and tie it with a tie or tape
• Self-sticking mini hooks are great and a very
  inexpensive way of holding cords out of harms
  way. Running a cord around a door frame or along
  a curtain rod is also very effective.

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Thank You

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