Don't underestimate the fire risk from electricity. During a typical year, electrical problems account for more than 26,000 fires and over $1 billion in property losses. Electricity is a major cause of fire in the home whether by accident or by electrical faults. Fire is not the only danger, every year more than 2,400 children under ten years old are treated in hospital emergency rooms for electric shock or burn injuries.
Following some simple steps, can help you and your loved ones be safe from electrical fires and injuries.
- Routinely check your electrical appliances and wiring.
- Frayed wires can cause fires. Replace all worn, old or damaged appliance cords immediately.
- Do not overload outlets. Extension cords should not be used as permanent fixtures in home rebuilding.
- Don't leave electrical appliances on overnight (unless they are designed to be e.g. fridges and freezers).
- Never place electrical cords under rugs, under bedding or in high traffic areas.
- Keep electrical appliances away from wet floors and counters; pay special attention to electrical appliances in bathrooms and in the kitchen.
- Don't allow children to play with or around electrical appliances like space heaters, irons and hair dryers.
- If an appliance has a three-prong plug, use it only in a three-slot outlet.
- Never use water on an electrical fire.
Incorporating some of new technology into your home can help reduce the risk of fires and electrocutions.
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCI) - ACFIs are devices that replace standard circuit breakers in your home's electrical service panel. AFCIs provide a higher level of electrical fire protection by detecting hazardous arcing conditions and shutting down the electricity before a fire can start. Consider having a qualified, licensed electrician update your electrical panel with combination type AFCI breakers to prevent electrical fires. Be sure to test AFCIs after installation and once a month to make sure they are working properly.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) - GFCIs are designed to protect people from electric shock and electrocution by constantly monitoring electricity flowing in a circuit. If a GFCI senses any loss of current, it quickly switches off power to that circuit. Typically, GFCI are installed in areas where water and electricity are in close proximity, such as the bathroom or kitchen.
Tamper-Resistant Receptacles (TRR) - Tamper resistant receptacles have an internal shutter mechanism to prevent children from inserting foreign objects into them. TRRS appear identical to standard wall outlets, but they have spring loaded cover plates that close off the receptacle openings. When equal pressure is simultaneously applied to both sides, the receptacle cover plates open, allowing a standard plug to make contact with the receptacle contact points. Without this simultaneous pressure, the cover plates remain closed to prevent children from accessing the outlet.
Finally, remember that the best way to protect yourself and your home is to have working smoke alarms and by rountinely practicing an escape plan with your family.
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