As a new parent, it is overwhelming to keep track of the young toddlers who are attracted to dangerous objects, such as hanging electric wires and fire. According to CDC, accidents are the leading cause of the death among children. In fact, it is estimated that 9,000 children die in the U.S annually as a result of such awful occurrences—almost three-quarter of them occur at home. Sadly, they are events that can be prevented by following some of these electrical safety tips.
Keep These Electrical Safety Tips in Mind
The following tips will assist you to mitigate the hidden dangers, which can affect your family:
- As a new parent, you have a lot of responsibility. One of them is to ensure that all your appliances are in good shape and that any faulty gadget should be repaired by an expert. Also, make sure to replace all worn-out wires with new insulated cable.
- Seal all of the reachable electric outlets, namely wall sockets, as your crawling baby may decide to touch or stick something in them.
- Always teach your children the dos and don’t of handling an electric appliance or electricity. This way they will learn the safety tips relevant to preventing emergencies. Also, carry out a routine check on the appliances to ensure that they are correctly functional.
- Ensure that plugs are not pulled out by their cords. The habit damages the cords and may expose underlying wire. That is dangerous as the components may start a fire or create a shock. Thus, train your kids to unplug the cord entirely from the wall outlet: it doesn’t only prolong the lifespan of the cables but it also prevents hazardous events from occurring.
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