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Electrical and Electrical Device Safety

Electrical Safety: Electrical Device Safety:

Using Cords and Plugs Safely Potential Fire Hazards
• Don’t use cords with • Get safety instructions before using
cracked or torn insulation. electrical power equipment, especially
• Don’t use surge protectors, when cleaning equipment with water.
except for computers. • Disconnect electrical equipment from the
Extension cords are not power source before cleaning.
allowed, except for • Be aware of machinery tags indicating that
emergencies. repairs are being made.
• Keep cords away from heat • Report all shocks immediately, even small
and water. tingles.
• Don’t run cords under rugs or through • If a device blows a fuse, trips a circuit
doorways or windows. breaker or gives a shock, do not reuse until
it has been inspected and repaired, as
• To remove a plug from an outlet, pull on the necessary.
plug, not the cord.
• Never break off or bend the grounding pin.
• Never attach cords to the floor or wall with
tacks or pins.