A Few Words About Child Safety!
There are many ways to protect your children from electric shock…some obvious, and some not so obvious. We hope the following information helps.
The proper and safe use of electricity is indispensable to our daily lives. But the truth is, an electric shock CAN KILL YOU. And a small flow of electricity is enough to stop your heart.
Adults have the good sense and knowledge to take all necessary precautions. For our children, we need to be especially cautious.
So if you have young ones around the house, a good place to start is with electric
outlet covers….before your children start to explore them with outreached hands!Here’s a list of additional safety precautions we hope you find useful…from the professionals at Rapid Service:
· Teach older children to pull out a plug by the plug, not the cord;
· Teach all children that power tools are not toys;
· Unplug seldom used appliances when not in use;
· Always use a transformer when using electric cords outside;
· Never remove the third grounding prong from electrical plugs;
· Ensure your home has a current electrical safety Certificate of Compliance;
· Replace any damaged or frayed cords;
· Don't run power cords under carpeting;
· Extension cords should be heavy enough to handle an appliance;
· Teach your child to wait until a light bulb is cool before touching it;
· Teach your child not to touch any appliance with wet hands.
As you look for ways to childproof your house, how about calling Rapid Service for an in-home electrical safety inspection! You’ll sleep better at night knowing your home and your children are as safe as can be.
Visit our website at rapidservicellc.com for a $25 coupon that can be used toward any repair work or new installation.
Just one more way we’re able to assist you “Around the House.”
