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Home and Garden Safety Tips
Whether you're renovating your home or working in your garden, you should always practice the following safety tips to help keep you and your family safe from electrical shock and fire hazards.
- If you are renovating your home don't forget to consider electrical safety needs in your plans.
1. contact your local Utility to find out where electrical cables are buried before you do any major digging around your property
2. always check for overhead electrical wires and/or Utility lines
3. use the service of a licensed electrician, and
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) should be used for circuits that supply outdoor appliances. These sense electrical leakage or failure and shut down the power to avoid electrical shock.
- Both extension cords and appliance cords should be checked regularly and the following cautions should be applied for outdoor use.
1. cords shouldn't be used if they show signs of damage such as loose prongs, splits in the plastic casing (cord jacket), or if they heat up when in use
2. always protect outdoor extension cord connections
3. keep electrical cords and appliances away from water and wet areas
4. use extension cords rated for outdoor use, and never remove the 3rd "ground" prong
- Don't mount satellite receiver antennas on power poles.
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