Electrical Safety Tips

7/15/2019 (Permalink)

Electrical Safety Tips

Electrical cords, receptacles and light bulbs can be very dangerous. Every year these things cause 41,000 residential fires, 350 deaths, 1,400 injuries and $620 Million in property damages. Here are SERVPRO® of Charles County and SERVPRO® of Oxon Hill we would like to offer you some electrical safety tips.

Extension Cord Safety Tips

• Never run a cord under a rug
• Only use them for temporary situations
• Damaged cords should be replaced immediately as they can cause shock or fires.
• Only buy approved safety cords
• Never overload the extension cord based on rating label

Receptacle Safety Tips

• Replace broken receptacles right away
• Never alter the plug
• If you must use a grounding adapter first verify the plug is grounded
• Do not use multi plug adapters for extended periods
• Never install 3 slot receptacles where a ground is not available
• Use child safety plugs when children are present