Tips
- No one, neither a child -- nor an adult, can tell if an electric
wire is off or on simply by looking at it. So, whenever near
an electric wire or appliance, if you do not know for sure that
it is off, you must treat it as being alive and possibly dangerous,
even if you do not see that it is plugged-in.
- Never play with electric appliances, tools or electric outlets.
All outlets not in use need to have a safety block in them.
- Electric cords should never be warm when in use and should
never show any wear or damage. This could cause a fire.
- Any plug-in appliance you or an adult uses should always
be unplugged when it is not being used. Many people are injured
and home fires started by leaving appliances plugged-in when
not in use.
- Most appliances, such as the television, need to have a free
flow of air around them so they do not overheat and start a
fire. So do not place anything on top of the TV.
- Never fly kites, model airplanes or balloons near overhead
power lines.
- Never fly kites with a wire or a wet string, even when the
weather is fair. Not only is there the danger from overhead
power lines, even when far away, but static electricity can
build up enough on the kite and string to be dangerous. Ben
Franklin (and his mouse, Amos) were very lucky.
- If you are going to climb trees, be very careful to never
climb one that has power lines through or near the limbs. There
is danger not only from actually touching the wires, but the
wind or your weight can cause a limb to touch a wire, causing
a danger of electrocution to anyone in or near the tree.
- If you come upon an overhead power line that is low or lying
on the ground, always assume that any one who touches it or
comes near it will be killed. A low hanging wire, or one lying
on the ground, can suddenly move some distance blown by wind
or even from electricity in the wire itself. Always stay a good
distance away.
- Do not play on or near transformer boxes, or put anything
in any holes in them. If you see one that is not locked, you
should tell your parents immediately, so they can call the power
company. This is as dangerous as an overhead line being down,
and should be treated the same way. Stay away!
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