11 electrical safety rules every family needs to remember

Electric accidents can happen at any time in our own home. To avoid the loss of life and property, it is essential to understand electrical safety rules. This article shares 11 rules for parents to remember as well as teach their children to ensure electrical safety to help protect their families.

1. Choose to buy quality electrical equipment from items such as wires, switches, circuit breakers to appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, etc.

2. Install circuit breakers, fuses, switches, and power outlets in high places. For families with young children or in flooded areas, it is necessary to install 1.4 meters above the floor or ground.

3. Select the appropriate electrical switch: it should be selected the switch that is suitable for the capacity, and at the same time add more devices against external leakage.

4. Do not install electrical equipment such as a water purifier, refrigerator, electric stove, and so on, in damp places nor near heat sources because it is very flammable.

5. Keep a safe distance from the power source: do not touch where there is electricity such as sockets, fuses without lids, etc. Young children should be specially taught to remember this.

6. Stay away from dangerous voltage places: pay attention to high-voltage grid safety corridors, places with danger signs, and safety fences.

7. Do not use charging devices: minimize the use of heating devices, telephone devices while charging because of the risk of fire and explosion.

8. Most families are now using the electric in-wall system, so it is very risky to dismount and repair the electricity, it is necessary to carefully study the electric line drawing print before conducting the inspection.

9. Disconnect power from the equipment or disconnecting the circuit breaker when there are flooding, heavy rains, or thunderstorms occurring.

10. Check the electrical system regularly including the system of electric lines, switchgear, and electrical protection devices, for example, circuit breakers, fuses, switches, sockets, etc. Besides, disconnect the electrical appliances when not in use.

11. Periodical inspection and maintenance of equipment in the family: it is necessary to inspect and maintain them in order to detect failures in equipment in a timely manner and limit fire and explosion.