1. Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6
Term 3: Energy and Change
Electrical Conductors and Insulators

2. Topic 2 Electrical Conductors and Insulators
Electricity Safety Tips
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3. Electricity Safety tip 1
An adult must place safety caps on all unused electrical outlets.
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4. Electricity safety tip 2
Ask an adult for help when you need to use something that uses electricity.
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5. Electricity safety tip 3
Never pull an electrical cord from the wall.
The cord, plug, outlet or appliance can be damaged if a cord is pulled from the outlet.
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6. Electricity safety tip 4
Never overload one outlet or extension cord with too many plugs.
It can cause a fire or damage the electrical system of the building.
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7. Electricity safety tip 5
Never fly a kite near a substation or power lines.
The string as well as the kite can conduct electricity – passing through the string and sending electricity right through your body to the ground.
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8. Electricity safety tip 6
NEVER climb the fence that surrounds an electrical substation.
Ask an adult or phone the electric company if your pet or ball lands inside the fence.
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9. Electricity safety tip 7
Always be alert for
power lines when a
ladder, outdoor
equipment or chainsaw
is used for:
painting walls/roof
washing high windows
fixing the roof
cutting back tall trees, etc.
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10. Electricity safety tip 8
Keep electrical appliances away from water.
Most electrical accidents around the house happen when people use electricity near water.
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11. Electricity safety tip 9
Always take care to ensure that all the electric
cords are tucked away, neat and tidy -
People might trip over electric cords and fall.
Pets might chew on electrical cords and damage it.
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12. Electricity safety tip 9
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