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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
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