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Indoor Safety Tips
- Use electrical cords wisely. Repair or replace cords that are frayed or cracked. Always remove a cord from the outlet by pulling on the plug rather than the cord itself.
- Cords should never be nailed or stapled to a wall, baseboard or any other object. Cords should not have any furniture resting on them or be placed under a carpet or rug. Do not leave a cord where it can be stepped or tripped on.
- Protect yourself from electrical shock by using Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters in kitchen and bathroom outlets where water and electricity may come into contact.
- Always install light bulbs that are the correct wattage for the size of the fixtures.
- Repair or replace an appliance that repeatedly blows a fuse or trips a circuit, or if it has caused an electric shock.
- Protect children and pets by covering unused wall outlets with plastic safety caps.
- Never force a plug into an outlet if it doesn't fit. Doing so could lead to fire or shock. Plugs should fit securely, and outlets should not be overloaded.
- Never remove the third prong of a three-pronged plug. The third prong is designed to safely ground electricity.
- Know how to safely reset your circuit breaker or replace a blown fuse.
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