Safe Handling of Electricity UNIT:2

Safe Handling of Electricity Never poke things into electric toasters. The wires inside are un insulated - you could easily be electrocuted.

Safe Handling of Electricity Always keep electrical appliances away from water. Water conducts electricity - you could easily be electrocuted

Safe Handling of Electricity To stay safe, make sure you switch off the electricity before you plug or unplug anything.

Safe Handling of Electricity Never plug too many electrical appliances into one socket. The wires may overheat and catch fire.

Safe Handling of Electricity Untidy flexes might be tripped over or get damaged. Always make sure they are kept tidied away.

Safe Handling of Electricity Never take electric appliances into the bathroom. Water conducts electricity - you could easily be electrocuted

Safe Handling of Electricity Never touch electric switches or sockets with wet hands. Water conducts electricity - you could easily be electrocuted.

Safe Handling of Electricity Electric cables are often hidden behind walls. Before anyone makes a hole in the wall, make sure you know what's behind it.

Safe Handling of Electricity Take extra care when mowing the grass with an electric lawn mower. If you damage the flex, you could be electrocuted

Safe Handling of Electricity Never climb into electricity substations or poke sticks through the fence. The high voltage electricity could kill you

Safe Handling of Electricity Cables buried under road or footpaths could be carrying electricity and could kill you.

Safe Handling of Electricity Building sites often have a live electricity supply. Do not go near them or you could get hurt or be killed.

Safe Handling of Electricity Never touch exposed wires inside streetlights. You could be electrocuted.

Safe Handling of Electricity Do not climb pylons or wooden poles, electricity can jump gaps if you get too close. Also, graffiti can cover warning signs and put others at risk

Safe Handling of Electricity Never fly a kite near an overhead line. Electricity might be carried down the string back to you.

Safe Handling of Electricity Never play on or around railway lines, they carry high voltage electricity and you could be seriously hurt or killed

Safe Handling of Electricity Before you climb any trees, always check there are no overhead lines nearby. If you get too close to an overhead line, you could be electrocuted.

Safe Handling of Electricity Never go fishing near overhead lines. Electricity might be carried down the fishing line back to you. You could be electrocuted.

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