Community & Environment

Indoor Safety

Indoor Safety Checklist

• I check electrical cords for frays and nicks.
• I make sure plugs and prongs aren’t loose or worn.
• I don’t place cords where they could be tripped over or under rugs.
• I never use an electric tool or appliance if my hands or feet are wet or if I’m standing in water or on a damp floor.
• I know where my fuse box or circuit breaker panel is located.
• I equip my home with a Class “C” fire extinguisher for electrical fires and check it periodically.
• I never attempt to do home wiring improvements myself. I always call a qualified electrical contractor.
• I insert specially designed plastic caps in low wall outlets when not in use to protect children from getting an electrical shock.
• I unplug small appliances immediately after I use them.
• I look for the Underwriter’s Laboratory label on every appliance I buy.
• I don’t risk overloading wall outlets with adapters.
• I avoid using extension cords for permanent uses.
• I turnoff, unplug and repair any appliance that sputters, stalls or gives the slightest shock.
• I teach my children the rules of electrical safety