Tips To Protect Kids From Electrical Hazards

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Tips To Protect Kids From Electrical Hazards
Children love exploring. They touch, taste, and
test everything that surrounds them. Sadly, this
inquisitiveness often leads to mishaps and
accidents. According to reports, The emergency
rooms in the USA treat 7 children per day for
shocks and electrical burns related to electrical
outlets.
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As electricity is present everywhere, it can be
lethal for your child. As a parent, it is your
job to protect kids from electrical hazards. You
need to educate your children about electrical
safety and ways to use electrical appliances and
devices. But here, the problem is that children
come under different age groups, so electrical
education cant be beneficial for all. Kids under
five years of age require special attention from
parents. Therefore, you have to maintain proper
electrical conditions around the home to protect
kids under five. Here are some practical
electrical safety tips and ways to handle
electrical burns and shocks.
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Electrical dangers for kids 

• Children are not much aware of electrical
  dangers. If your child is above five, then teach
  them the basics of electricity and some potential
  risks. Below are some basics of electricity
• Electricity can spoil your childs life. It can
  cause burns, shocks, and even death.
• You use many electrical appliances and power
  cords at home. But such electrical items can be
  dangerous for kids if they are not kept under
  proper supervision. 
• You know water is a great conductor of
  electricity, and the human body has 70 percent of
  water. So you can guess how lethal electricity
  can be.
• In the case of electric shock, the heart rate
  gets interrupted and contracts the blood
  vessels.  

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Consider the following tips for ultimate
protection
Cover outlets
Kids fingers can easily fit in electrical
outlets even any little object can easily fit.
If outlets in your home can be reached by the
kids, then cover those outlets with protective
material. 
Do not keep liquids in open places
We all know that water and electricity do not
mix. If water spills on any electrical appliances
or devices, it can cause a significant short
circuit. Remove appliances like hairdryer, shaver
from the bathroom if you want to bathe your
child. Always keep all electrical items out of
reach of children. 
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Keep all power cords out of a childs reach
If you are a fan of electrical items, you may
have lots of cords and power bars. Do not throw
any power essentials here and there at home. Keep
them out of your childs reach. Also, block the
easily accessible area that is full of electrical
dangers. If cords are damaged, then wrap the cut
using electrical tapes or get a new one. 
Create a safe zone for kids  
As parents, it is a challenging task to save kids
from danger. Because children are naughty and
they dont understand anything easily. They try
to have fun with everything reachable to them.
But we can create a specialized zone for kids at
home by removing all potential dangers. In that
way, we can protect our kids and enjoy peace of
mind. 
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Keep metal objects away from kids
Sometimes we throw small metal objects anywhere
at home. But, have you forgotten your little one
who can put those metal pins or objects in the
toaster, outlets, and damaged power cords? These
are some critical situations where your childs
life can be in danger. So, do not throw any
sensitive objects anywhere at home or clear the
areas your child can access. 
Call a professional for electrical works
As parents, we do every possible thing for our
childs safety. But it doesnt mean that you put
your life at risk. Do not be a DIY hero all the
time. Do whatever you can but not cross the
limit. Always prefer professional help in case of
major electrical repairs. On the other hand, go
through the users manual that you get at the
purchase time.  
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Do not use extension cords
Instead of using extension cords and power
strips, consider permanent wiring as children can
chew wires around them. So either keep your child
away from electrical wires or go for permanent
wiring.  
Do not overlook minor electrical disturbances 
It is human nature to ignore minor things. But
sometimes, a minor object or disturbance can
create a significant problem. A minor electrical
fault or short circuit can turn into a fire. So,
do not ignore such things take them into
consideration, and take precautionary steps.
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Educate your child
Educate your child about electrical hazards and
safety rules from an early age. Use internet
content like videos and make them aware. Teach
about safety measures by visual demonstration.
Visual learning is great for better
understanding. Also, tell your children not to
use electrical equipment when you are not present
at home. In that way, your child will learn the
appropriate behavior while dealing with
electricity. 
How to handle electrical injuries?
After continuous efforts toward electrical
safety, if your child gets injured from
electricity, you must have some temporary
solution. A first aid kit should be in everyones
home. Lets have a look at the below scenarios
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What to do when an electric shock occurs? 
If anyone around you meets with electrical
accidents, do not touch the person without proper
safety tools. All you have to do is to shut down
the power from the primary source as soon as
possible to prevent any significant injury and
then rescue the victim safely. Take emergency
help and call the nearest hospital. 
What to do in case of electrical burns?
Pour running water over the victims injury for a
minimum of 20 minutes. Do not touch any blisters.
Avoid treating the injury with anything like
ointment, cream, oil, and other homemade
products. Call an ambulance without delay and
send the injured person to the hospital. 
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You and your child cant be safe only by reading
safety tips here and there. You have to take
action right now. After reading this guide, go
and inspect your home for electrical hazards.
Follow these steps and make your home
electrically safe. Or, hire Good Guys
Electricians for an effective safety inspection.
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