Check List for Electrical Safety

• Do not touch electrical power lines that have fallen.. they may be energized.
• Never climb on electric utility structures or reach into electric utility enclosures.
• Teach your children not to fly kites near power lines.
• Never use metal elevators, metal irrigation pipes, well digging equipment, metal ladders, or other metal equipment near power lines.
• Make sure that every family member knows the location of the main fuse or circuit breaker for the residence and understands how to operate it in case of an emergency.
• Electrical safety begins with proper wiring. Wiring should be installed and checked by a qualified electrician.
• Use Ground Fault Interrupters (GFI) for receptacles near water, outdoors, in garages, and in unfinished basements.
• All appliances and electrical cords should carry approval of the Underwriters' Laboratory (UL) or some other authorized facility.
• If a fuse blows, it should be replaced by one of the proper size.
• Never bypass or put anything behind a fuse.
• Check cords for wear, especially at plugs and connections.
• Never disconnect an appliance by pulling the cord; always pull the plug.
• Electrical outlets for outdoor use should be weatherproofed.
• Major electrical appliances should have their own circuits.
• Do not handle or use appliances if you are wet or are standing on a wet surface.
• Power tools should have heavy duty cords.