May has been designated as Electrical Safety Month so here at Safe Start Baby we thought we’d offer some tips on how you can help protect your children from injuries and accidents caused by electric hazards. To avoid shocks, burns and other injuries from electrics, parents should adopt a few habits concerning the use of electrical equipment as well as introducing some essential electrical safety products.
Always use electrical socket covers
Power outlets or plug sockets are probably one of the most dangerous spots for toddlers of all ages. Make child safety your priority by installing socket covers to each power outlet you have in your home. Alternatively, you can install sliding switch plate covers, which snap shut for automatic protection. Safe Start Baby offers a sliding switch plate cover that prevents access to outlets and comes with a special energy-efficient, insulating seal. Just insert a plug and slide to the right. As soon as you remove the plug, the special cover snaps shut to protect little fingers from the outlet.
Keep electric cords and appliances out of their reach
When it comes to kids and electrical safety, most parents forget the importance of hiding cables, cords, and electrical appliances. Since infants start exploring the world by chewing or licking things, they will automatically chew things they were able to grab. Wire covers are a great baby-proofing tool that prevent little fingers from accessing wires.
Do not use extension cords
Extension cords present a huge hidden danger when it comes to electrical safety and kids. Using extension cords for long periods of time can lead to sudden surges of power and other electric hazards. If ever you really need to string some extension cords together, just make sure that you are not exceeding their specific amperage capabilities.
Electrical appliance safety
Children are endlessly fascinated with opening fridge doors or playing with the knobs and switches on electrical equipment. Always supervise your infants when they are close to electrics and fit safety devices that will help to prevent them getting access to or putting fingers into electrical appliances.
For the kitchen, use a refrigerator latch that fits to the side of your fridge/freezer to prevent your toddler from opening the door.
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Electrical safety should be observed every time you even think about touching something connected to an electrical circuit. With the invention of electrical testers, circuits are easy to test and with circuit breakers and fuses, circuits can be shut off to avoid contact with electricity all together. Electrical safety often comes into play when bad weather strikes.
Electrical safety is very important for us.We should observe it when we doing some electrical work.We need to protect himself when doing some electric work like wear rubber gloves on hands & don't wear wet slippers when doing some electrical work etc.In bed weather we need to be more careful.
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