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Safety against Electricity
Electricity makes our day to day lives Comfortable and easier, but can be a deadly hazard if mishandled. We are committed to providing you with awareness of importance of safety when using it. Below are some important guidelines for you to follow regarding Indoor and Outdoor electrical safety.
 
 
Indoor Electrical Safety
 
● Do not use electric appliances when you are bathing or standing near a sink
● Unplug all electrical appliances before repairing or cleaning
● Unplug all electrical appliances when not in use
● Unplug an appliance that has fallen into water before attempting to retrieve it
● Do not touch an electrical appliance with a metal object
● Never use any electric appliance on a wet surface, while wet or standing in water
● Make sure your hands are dry when using an appliance
● Use electrical appliances with three-pronged plugs
● Never hang clothes or place furniture near an electric heater or hot plate
● Keep electric heaters at least four (4) feet from furniture and drapes
● Keep electric heaters on a level non-flammable surface
● Never go to sleep with a heating pad or space heater turned on
● Never place appliance cords where they will come into contact with the stove or other heated surfaces
● Always unplug an appliance that overheats, and have it checked by a qualified repair person before
  using it again
● Turn off a light before replacing the bulb
● Never pull out an electrical plug by the cord
● Do not stick any object other than an electrical plug into an outlet
● Replace perished or cracked electrical cords with new ones; you can purchase these at your local electrical
  or hardware store
● Keep electrical cords out of walking areas in the home
● Keep electrical cords out from under rugs and heavy furniture
● Keep appliance cords safely away from ledges where children and pets can pull them down
● Do not overload outlets with too many appliances; make use of multiple outlets in the vicinity
● Use extension cords minimally
● When outside, use only extension cords that are approved for outdoor use
● When replacing circuit breakers and fuses, use the correct size device
● Protect outdoor outlets with protective, weatherproof covers
● Keep outdoor wiring on a separate circuit
● Know the location of the main electrical switch in the home
● Never force a plug into an outlet
 
 
Outdoor Electrical Safety
 
● Never touch a power line. Some overhead power lines appear insulated but only have weather protection.
  These are not safe to touch. Touching a power line with any part of your body or any object such as ladders, tree trimmers, poles, ropes or kites can result in serious injury or death. Remember that electricity can move through conductive materials, i.e., water, metal, wood, aluminium, string and plastics. If you see a wire down, keep yourself and others away and contact CEB Call Centre immediately at 1987.
   
● Don't work or play near power lines. When carrying long or tall items, such as ladders, scaffolding, tree saws
  and pool cleaning equipment, hold them parallel to the ground to avoid contact with power and other overhead wires. Before you raise them into the air, make sure they’re clear of any power lines.
   
● Always wear shoes when using outdoor electrical equipment
   
● Maintain proper clearances. For your protection, certain critical clearances are required by law, and minimum
  of 10 feet must be maintained when working below or adjacent to power lines.
   
● Teach children to be safe. Children should stay away from electric facilities such as substations,
  transmission towers, transformers and power lines.
   
● Do not climb trees if they are touching or near a power line
   
● Protect outside outlets. Make sure that your outside outlets have a ground earth leakage current interrupter
  to protect you from potential shock.