Tips for Electrical Safety in Indian Home

Today we see all households are having various electrical appliances and other electrical items like refrigerator, microwave, electric oven, mixer grinder, food processor, TV, air conditioner, computer, laptops, etc. All these items need electricity to work. Some of them work in normal voltage while others require high power supply to function. In India the power supply is quite uncertain as most of the cities having power cuts in the name of load shedding and when the power comes it is not stable as it fluctuates and the electrical items may not tolerate this voltage fluctuation resulting in break down or electric shock or may explode in some cases. Few months back when I was operating my electric oven to cook something i set it to preheat and just before I was reaching it to put the dish in the glass door explode and the next minute I found that very small pieces of glass were spread all over the kitchen floor. I was so shocked that I couldn’t move for few seconds. I was totally not able to understand what exactly just happened. Thanks to God I was not hurt at all. Later on I found out that the voltage fluctuation which is very common in our country is responsible for the incident. We cannot be fortunate enough every time we operate such devices and that is why it is really important to understand the electrical safety measures in our homes.Electrical safety means using all electrical appliances, devices carefully in order to avoid unforeseen situations like electrical fire or cardiac arrest, any other damage to human beings or appliances due to electrical fault. We do not know what will happen and when can it happen so it is better to take some precautions while using electrical items which can be fatal if there is an electrical fault in the wiring or the item itself. The electrical shock causes involuntary grip that prolongs the period of contact and the damage to the person depends on the period of contact and the person’s capability to bear such shocks. The electric shocks may stop the blood flow to brain causing unconsciousness or termination of breathing. Minor to severe burns can also be a result of coming in contact with electrical fire. Here are some important tips to learn and understand to prevent electrical accidents in the homes.1. Always remember to remove plugs of appliances when they are not in use.2. Do not operate electrical items/appliances with wet hands.3. While operating microwave or electric ovens keep safe distance and do not go near them when they are functioning.4. First switch off then check whether the food is ready or not.5. It is advisable to service your electrical equipments at certain intervals in order to check whether their internal electric system is in good condition or not.6. Do not be smart and do the repairs yourself. There are experts/professionals of everything in the market. Give them a call as they know the best and it is the right thing to do when it comes to repair electrical equipments.7. If there is any fire or short circuit in home then first switch off the mains as soon as possible but be very careful and make sure you will be safe. Call a qualified electrician immediately.8. If anybody comes in contact with electrical conductor then switch off the power source immediately to release the person. Do not touch the person or cord or the appliance. If person becomes unconscious or the breathing gets lower then instantly call emergency medical services. Do as guided by doctor.9. Do not plug in open wires as they can be extremely dangerous for you and your kids.10. Nowadays we see lots of wirings going from here to there as there are many electrical items in a single home that’s why the risk is more. Do check yourself at frequent intervals if there any wire is cut or open or sparking while plugging in. Do change them if required.11. Do not add too many cords to one extension board as it will overload the electrical outlet which is not safe.12. Correct voltage switches should be used for different appliances like AC needs power plugs.13. The pins of the plugs should be tight enough to prevent shocks.14. It is recommended to use appliances with three pin plugs into three pin sockets.15. Always use stabilizers to control voltage fluctuations in almost all major appliances to prevent accidental damage to you and your appliances like refrigerator, TV, microwave, etc.16. Child safety covers should be put in all reachable electrical sockets.17. Do not spread wires or cords under the rug or carpet as they can be dangerous.18. Wet walls should be avoided to put electrical sockets or wirings.19. Never use water to put off electrical fire instead use sand, carbon dioxide or dry powder fire extinguishers.20. Do not keep flammable material near electrical appliances as they may catch fire due to heat that is released from the appliances.21. Proper ventilation is advised where electrical appliances are being operated as they emit heat and needs to be cool down by proper air circulation. In such a way you increase the life of appliances.22. Proper earthing is very important and it should be provided for all buildings or houses.Ruchi Mahajanзайм на карту без отказов круглосуточновзять кредит онлайн