Extension Cord Safety. Extension Cord Use CPSC estimates 4,000 injuries from extension cords/year – ~2,000 fractures, lacerations, contusions, or sprains.

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Extension Cord Safety

Extension Cord Use CPSC estimates 4,000 injuries from extension cords/year – ~2,000 fractures, lacerations, contusions, or sprains from tripping About 3,300 residential fires – Short circuits, overloading, damage, misuse – 50 deaths, 270 injuries 2

Extension Cord Use Use temporarily and only when necessary Do not tamper with/remove prongs Always check cord compatibility with equipment and location – outdoor vs. indoor use – two-prong vs. three-prong – extension cord diameter >/= equipment cord Do not run through ceilings, walls, or in areas cords can be pinched 3