Safety Precautions to be taken in household while using electrical
appliances:
- When operating appliances, be pro-active and follow a
few basic appliance safety tips after of course,getting familiar with the
manual.keep everyone safe, including yourself.
- Always make sure while operating electrical appliances
use more caution specially with children in the home. Teach the children
how to use the appliances safely.
- The appliance should be maintained in order to ensure a
long, useful life and to protect the operator against shock or mechanical
mishaps.
- Do not plug any appliance into damaged or faulty
electrical receptacle.
- Never use any appliance that does not have UL seal of
approval and certification.
- Electricity and water shouldn't meet - do not
allow electrical cords to sit,lay come into
contact with water or other liquids.
- Do not use any appliance that has a frayed cord,
exposed wires, melted plugs or burn marks on the prongs. Repair or replace
damaged cords and plugs or discard for safe sake.
- vintage appliances require even more caution and care
because of age
deterioration and possibly lack of
certification or misuse.some vintage appliances may not meet electrical codes
and should be used for display purposes only.
- Never drape an appliance cord over or into a sink or
across a walking area or pathway.gather access cord and confine in a safe
area behind the appliance.
- cords should not be used in close proximity to heat
sources where it could become hot,melt or deteriorate.
- Appliances should be operated only on stable and dry
surfaces.
- Make sure you have dry hands when using electrical
appliances.
- The plug must be removed from the socket outlet before
any cleaning or maintenance is done.
- Ensure ventilation holes or outlets are not
blocked or partially obstructed.
- Always keep a humidifier on a flat platform. out of
reach of baby's crib or toddlers access.
Avoid draping cords that could be pulled. This is especially
important when using a warm mist humidifier which contains very hot water.
- An auto shut-off function is a wonderful appliance
safety feature, but do not misuse it.if there is only a smidgen of coffee
left in the carafe, relying on the auto shut-off to turn coffeemaker off
in two hours, could pose a fire risk.
- A Safety switch can enhance electrical safety when using electrical appliances.
- For instance , an iron that
leaks could signal that interior seals are faulty;
- A humidifier
that squeals or makes louder than unusual noises could worn fan
bearings.
- In vacuum cleaner vacuum that
emits a burning smell may signal an overheated motor.
- stop using an air-conditioner
and arrange an experienced technician for inspection and repair if any
abnormality is found.( e.g. Excessive noise, or vibration, or abnormal
smell).
Recommendations:
- It is safe to install the RCD's at homes at work places
to make using electricity safer.
- They are designed to disconnect or disrupt the power
source to an outlet if an imbalance in the circuit is detected.
