Indoor Safety

• New wiring and wiring repairs need to be done by a licensed professional. It’s also a good idea to have your wiring inspected from time to time.
• Maintain electrical cords and appliances in good working order; any cracked or frayed cord should be replaced.
• Any appliance that sparks, smokes, or trips the circuit breaker repeatedly should be professionally repaired or replaced.
• Don’t overload an outlet with too many plugs.
• Never run extension cords under rugs or furniture - extension cords are designed for occasional, temporary use.
• Always pull on the plug, not the cord, to unplug your appliances.
• Be sure to keep electricity and water away from each other - don't put a radio on the edge of the tub, for instance.
• Outlets near a water source should be protected with a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter).
• Never throw water on an electrical fire - use a properly rated fire extinguisher or baking soda.
• Unplug the toaster before attempting to remove a piece of bread that is stuck .
• Use plastic plug covers on unused outlets.
• Check light bulbs to ensure they are not above the recommended wattage for the lamp or socket.
• If using a portable heater, read and follow the manufacturer’s operating instructions.
• Don’t allow pets to play with or chew on cords or plugs