Electrical Supply Safety at Home

On any given day in your household you use electrical supply. In fact you are probably so accustomed to using multiple electrical appliances and devices throughout your home then you do not even give them a thought. It is easy sometimes to forget that electrical supply carries its share of risks and safety hazards. You need to be careful and keep your wits about you when it comes to your use of electricity! Safe and effective operation is important to ensure that neither yourself nor any of your family members is injured by anything electrical in your home.

You want to prevent any unnecessary exposure to safety hazards in your house. Electrical supply can be safe if you are smart about your use of all electrical appliances, light bulbs, extension cords and the like. It only takes one small error to cause an injury or a fire in your home. However taking preventative measures can count for so much.

Your appliances include everything from the largest and most expensive ones such as your washer and dryer, refrigerator and oven to your hairdryer, toaster and alarm clock. When purchasing an appliance purchase one that has been approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or some other well-known and reputable consumer lab.

When you are not using an appliance (or do not plan to use it for a while, such as when you are going away on vacation) unplug it. As well always stow cords in a safe place where they cannot be accessed by any children or pets in the household. Make sure the cords are not placed in an area where someone can trip over them.

Appliances that generate heat need sufficient air circulation and proper ventilation. This includes televisions, computers, ovens and microwaves. If it generates heat then it needs air. Make sure you give them that. Do not cover up ventilation areas and do not use your heat generated appliances to store other items on such as clothing, books or toys.

Follow the instructions on appliances carefully and do not try to do your own repairs. Leave all fixes and upgrades to an experienced electrical supply professional. When something is not working as it should be call a specialist in the field to take a look at it.

Electrical appliances and water do not mix and can be downright dangerous to your health and your life. Keep all electrical devices and cords away from sink, bathtubs, toilets, overhead vents, hot tubs or pools.

Never use any type of electrical appliance while you are standing in water or have wet hands. Never plug anything in with wet fingers or hands either. This is a very unsafe practice to get into! You should also never turn on a light switch when there is any wetness to your hands. Be safe not sorry!