Rules of Safety from Electricity, Class 6 Presentation

1. Rules of Safety from
Electricity

2. Introduction
Electricity is an important resource that demands respect. More than 800 people
are electrocuted each year. Thousands more suffer disabling injuries from
accidental contact with electricity. More than half of these accidents involve the
same common low voltage you use in your home. Electricity is the number one
cause of fires in the work place.
Electrical Hazards: The most common types of electrical hazards that cause
injuries fall into three categories:
1. Fire
2. Shocks
3. Burns 2

3. 1. DON'T plug a bunch of stuff into one outlet or extension
cord.
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• It could damage the electrical system in your house or even cause FIRE.

4. 2. Make sure all electric cords are tucked away, neat and
tidy
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• Pets might chew on electricalcords, and people might trip and fall.

5. 3. DON'T ever climb the fence around an electrical
substation.
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• If a pet or ball gets inside the fence, ask a grown up to call the electric company – they’ll come and get it for you.

6. 4. DON'T yank an electrical cord from the wall.
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• Pulling out a cord can damage the appliance, the plug or the outlet.

7. 5. Fly your kite far away from power lines or substations.
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• The kite and the string may conduct electricity sending it right through you to the ground.

8. 6. Ask a grown-up or an electrician for help when you
need to use something that uses electricity.
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9. 7. DO look up and look out for power lines before you climb
a tree.
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• The electricity can go right through the tree branch and right through you.

10. 8. Have a grown-up put safety caps on all unused
electrical outlets.
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• Covering the outlets will also help save electricity by stopping cold drafts.

11. 10. Keep electrical stuff far away from water.
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• Most electrical accidents across the house are caused when people use electricity near water.

12. CONCLUSION
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a. Electricity is an important resource that demands respect.
b. A person can unknowingly complete a circuit and cause harm to themselves.
c. Electrical systems must always be locked out prior to maintenance and repair.
d. Visually inspect cords attached to portable electric equipment before use for external damage.

13. Thank you
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