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Electrical Safety Rules

• Do not renew a blown fuse until you are satisfied as to the cause and have rectified the irregularity.
• Do not close any switch unless you are familiar with the circuit which it controls and know the reason for its being open.
• Do not work on the live circuit without the express orders of the supervisor. Make sure that all safety precautions have been taken and you are accompanied by a second person competent to render First Aid and Artificial Respiration.
• Do not touch or tamper with any electrical gear or conductor unless you have made sure that it is DEAD and EARTHED.
• Do not disconnect earthing connections or render ineffective the safety gadgets installed on mains and apparatus.
• Do not open or close switch or fuse slowly or hesitatingly. Do it quickly and positively.
• Do not use wires with poor insulation.
• Do not touch any electrical circuit when your hands are wet or bleeding from a cut or an abrasion
• Do not work on energized circuit without taking extra precaution such as the use of rubber gloves.
• Do not disconnect a plug by pulling a flexible cable when the switch is on.
• Do not use fire extinguisher on electrical equipment unless it is clearly marked for that purpose. Use sand and blanket instead.
• Do not throw water on live electrical equipment in cases of fire.
• Do not attempt to disengage a person in contact with a live apparatus, which you cannot switch off immediately. Insulate yourself from earth by standing on rubber mat or dry board, before attempting to get him clear. Do not touch his body; push him clear with a piece of dry wood.
• Do continue artificial respiration until recovery or death certified by doctor.
• Do not allow visitors and unauthorized person to touch or handle electrical apparatus or come within the danger zone of HV apparatus.
• Do not test circuit with bare fingers.

Electrical Safety - Home

 1. DON'T plug a bunch of stuff into one outlet or extension cord.

It could damage the electrical system in your house or even cause a fire.

 2. DO ask grown-ups to put safety caps on all unused electrical outlets.

Covering outlets will also help save energy by stopping cold drafts.

 3. DON’T yank an electrical cord from the wall.

Pulling on a cord can damage the appliance, the plug or the outlet.

 4. DO make sure all electric cords are tucked away, neat and tidy.

Pets might chew on electrical cords, and people might trip and fall.

 5. DO ask a grown-up for help when you need to use something that uses electricity.

 6. DO look up and look out for power lines before you climb a tree.

The electricity can go right through the tree branch - and right through you!

 7. DON'T ever climb the fence around an electrical substation.

If a ball or pet gets inside the fence, ask a grown-up to call the electric company - they'll come and get it out for you.

 8. DO remind your mom or dad to watch out for power lines when they're using a ladder, chainsaw or other outdoor equipment.

 9. DO keep electrical stuff far away from water.

Most electrical accidents around the house happen when people use electricity near water.

 10. DON’T fly a kite near power lines.

The kite and the string may conduct electricity – sending it right through you to the ground.