Safety tips around the home

You can reduce the risk of electric shock in your home by taking a few precautions, including:

Always hire a licensed electrician for all wiring jobs.

Don’t use extension leads or appliances if the cords are damaged or frayed.

Don’t remove a plug from a power point by pulling on the cord – pull the plug instead.

Keep electrical appliances away from wet areas.

Have safety switches installed by an electrician.

Buy portable power boards with built-in safety switches.

Insert safety plugs into power points not in use to stop children from inserting objects into them.