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Electric Safety
Electricity powers our
lives, and it's safe as long
as we treat it with respect.
Always keep these tips in
mind when using electricity.
Indoor Safety
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Always verify your appliances carry the Underwriters Laboratories seal of approval.
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Never touch an appliance and a water faucet at the same time.
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Never use any electrical appliance while standing on a wet floor.
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Unplug any appliance that sparks, smokes or suddenly stops running.
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Unplug appliances when not in use.
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Insert plastic plugs in unused outlets.
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Remove plugs from wall outlets by pulling on the plug, not the cord.
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Inspect all electrical cords for wear or broken insulation, especially near plugs.
Outdoor Safety
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Never climb in trees or build tree houses near overhead power lines.
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Don't fly kites or model airplanes near overhead power lines.
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Never remove a kite or airplane that gets entangled in overhead power lines, on a pole or in a tree near power lines. Call LES PowerLine (1-888-365-2412) for removal.
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Teach kids to stay away from electric utility facilities and not to climb fences around these facilities.
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If you are planning to dig in an area that may have underground power lines, call Diggers Hotline (811
or 1-800-331-5666) so the location of the buried power lines can be marked for you.
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Keep ladders, antennas, kites and poles away from the power lines leading to the house.
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If a power line hits your car, stay inside unless the car catches fire. Then, jump clear without touching the car and ground at the same time.
In Case of Fire
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If an electrical fire starts at a wall outlet, dial 911 to report the emergency. Give your address and tell them it's an electrical fire.
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If the fire is small, use your home CO2 fire extinguisher. Never put water on an electrical fire.
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If you're in doubt, get out and take everyone with you.
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