do's and don ts for electrical safety
Do's
Allow only the Licensed / Government approved wireman /
electricians for all repairs / maintenance of electrical wiring, plugs, switch
boards.
Carry out electricals works only after switching off the
electrical supply.
Change immediately old and damaged wiring where
insulation has been damaged.
Avoid joints in the wiring.
Loose wiring results in sparking. Ensure that wires are
tightened at both ends.
All on / off switches of electrical appliances should
have easy access. Remove obstructions if any in their way.
Select appropriate size of fuse wire / MCB's for main
fuse and circuit fuse.
In case of fire from electrical circuits, switch off the
supply immediately and use sand, carbon dioxide or dry powder extinguishers. Do
not use water.
Effective earthing should be provided to all electrical
appliances. Install Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers on the electric line will
prevent shocks. Earthing should not be done on water / steam pipes / iron rods
of the slab.
Install an indicator light for an electric heater and an
auto temperature control switch.
Use properly earthed 3 pin
plugs for all electrical appliances. Electrical appliances should be kept away
from damp and hot surface and from flammable goods. Dim or flickering lights,
sparks, buzzing sound from electrical appliances are signs of potential
hazards, contact qualified electrical person immediately.
Install a switch and plugs at
a height out of reach of children.
Use rubber mats near fridge,
heater, electric cooking range etc.
Main switchboard and meter
should be safe and protected from rain, wind dust. Meter Box should preferably
be wooden and at height of 1.5 meters.
keep away from overhead lines
and do not touch broken wires.
Don turn off appliances when
you leave home.
Do wear rubber soled shoes
when operating power tools.
Outdoor electrical outlets
should be covered with weatherproof covers.
Dont's
Don't go near to any place where 'danger' caution board
is placed.
Don't tamper with electric meter.
Don't use broken fittings; replace broken switches /
fittings immediately.
Don't use metallic wire near electric lines for hanging
wet clothes.
Don't carry out construction in proximity of electric
lines.
Don't touch switches / plugs with wet hands.
Don't dry clothes on electric wires.
Don't insert more than one plug in socket. While removing
pin from plug socket, pull the plug top and not the wire.
Don't overload outlets.
Don't ignore flickering lights, blown fuses or sparks.
Don't use older extension cords without inspecting them
first.
Don't assume that your house is wired safely.
Don't ignore switches or outlets that don't work.
Don't use electrical appliance or talk on the phone
during an electric storm.
Don't mix water and electricity.
Don't insert wire directly into the plug socket without a
matching plug pin to use any electrical appliances even on temporary basis.
Don't touch a bare wire i.e. without insulation, it may
be live.
Don't make any temporary joints in the wiring without
proper insulation.
Don't provide fuse on neutral circuit.
Don't use any appliance, heater, electric iron, cooler
without proper earthing.
Don't provide higher size fuse wire than the prescribed
size.
Don't use wet hand to switch On and switch OFF the
electricity.
Don't disconnect a plug by pulling the wires when switch
in ON.
Don't switch On, the socket switch unless the plug is
completely inserted.
Don't connect earthing wire with water taps, this may be
hazardous.
Don't use water on the electrical equipment, to
extinguish the fire, switch OFF the supply.
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