Electricity may cause danger to us especially if we don’t know how to manage and encounter them. It may cause serious injuries and even to be severe. But, there are many ways to prevent risk and also safety prevention, whether at home or on the job.
At home, first thing need to do is learn about electricity, how it occurs and works. Knowledge is one key to take you away from dangers, with this knowledge it can help to make you educated. Also in terms of emergency these knowledge may used.
Be familiar with your appliances, the voltage needed, how to handle it and use it on how they functions. Installing fault circuit interrupter is effective in reducing shocks produce by the electricity. It also shuts off the current runs in wrong paths. Covering the sockets and outlets can avoid electric shocks especially for the family who has kids who like in to put their finger in a hole.
Store or place the electric devices away from the water, it can produce electric shocks and get damaged. If the parts of the appliances get damaged, replace it or repair it especially the part that produces sparks and small amount of shocks, damaged cords, and short circuiting.
If you using it for job always turn the power off before and after using the power tool. Sometimes we forgotten that the tool we using is in live position, in unnecessary circumstances we used it, not knowing that it is on and brings us in severe condition.
One way to protect ourselves from electric shocks is wearing a protective gear that can’t conduct electricity such safety shoes that can buy in the Philippines and gloves. Placing a rubber mat around the workplace can prevent electric shocks.
Always inspect the power tools before and after using it. Noted if this tools is in good condition or not and take away the tools from wet place or water. Also, take them in right place to avoid the wrong picking part of the tools especially with a sharp tip. Getting tired in fixing the electric related, call an electrician if the job is dangerous and complicated. A professional knows what to do regarding on your concerns.
