Home Electrical Safety
Sometimes we take home electrical safety for granted, we forget how easy it is to practice electrical safety. Remember that electricity always takes the shortest path to ground. It will travel through wire, metal, wet objects, or even you. It’s invisible, but very, very real, so remember to treat it with respect.
Electrical wires run through and over our homes. Each year hundreds are electrocuted in their homes and thousands are injured in electrical related accidents – accidents that could have been prevented with just a little foresight and some common sense.
With summertime upon us, and with enjoying our back yards and pools, it’s extremely important to remember outdoor electrical safety. When using small appliances and electronics outdoors, make sure that the power outlet you are using is on a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) protected circuit, and always keep your small appliances and electronics away from water. Lets don’t forget the most important outdoor safety tip—WATCH YOUR KIDS AROUND WATER
Len
Safety Director
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