Electrical safety

In order to ensure your electrical safety:

– Do not touch wires that are hanging or lying on the ground. Remember, it is not only dangerous to touch them but also to approach closer than 8 meters to a wire lying on the ground;
– Do not climb onto the roofs of buildings where power lines are nearby;
– Do not set up parking spaces or light fires under them;Do not throw wires, metal objects, or other items onto overhead power lines;
– Do not allow children to play directly under overhead lines or near substations;
– Do not fly kites under power lines;
– Do not touch the metal guy wires of power line poles or TV antennas, which could be electrified due to damaged wires.

Be cautious of accidentally approaching power line wires while working under overhead lines:

– Construction of structures and buildings, loading and unloading operations, material storage, and others;
– Remember that improper installation of radio and TV antennas and conducting various works near overhead lines when approaching the metal parts can cause electrical injuries;
– Unauthorized work in electrical installations that do not belong to you and independently connecting to the power grid usually results in electrical injuries;
– Do not allow unqualified personnel to install new or repair existing electrical installations. Carelessly performed repair work can lead to injuries to people using these installations;
– Do not use homemade 'bugs' to protect electrical wiring from short circuits, use certified fuses instead;
– Faulty electrical appliances, insulation of wiring and switches are a constant source of injuries and accidents;
– Portable power tools are a source of increased danger. Before using the power tool, learn the safety rules and operating instructions from the manufacturer;
– Household electrical appliances and portable lamps are intended for use only in rooms with non-conductive floors;
– Do not repair electrical appliances without disconnecting them from the power supply, and do not perform work in electrical installations on your own. Repair work should be carried out by specialists;
– For cleaning lighting equipment, lamps, portable lamps from dust and dirt, they must be turned off from the network;
– Use plug sockets to connect devices to the power network. Connecting with bare wire ends is not allowed;
– When using a washing machine, do not touch it with wet hands;
– In no case touch disconnected or dismantled wires that power houses. Do not use even insulated house entries for purposes other than intended, such as ropes for hanging or drying clothes and others.

Remember! Accidents most often occur during the manufacture and use of homemade extension cords and electrical devices.

When using electricity in the household:

Take measures to prevent children from accessing electrical appliances. It is best to equip open sockets with special covers.

To avoid cases of electrical injuries, it is necessary to know the following electrical safety rules and adhere to them:

– Do not fill kettles or coffee makers that are plugged into the electrical network with water from the tap, as touching the tap and the appliance simultaneously can result in an electric shock;
– Use portable lamps and electrical appliances with a voltage not exceeding 36 V in damp locations;
– Do not pinch electrical wires with doors or window frames, do not fix them with nails, and do not paint over or whitewash them to avoid damage and premature drying out of the wire insulation. This can lead to fires and, in contact with people, to accidents;
– Do not touch wires that are sagging or lying on the ground (approaching them closer than 8 meters is also deadly dangerous);
– Do not replace light bulbs without turning them off, do not wipe electrical wires, plug sockets, switches, and other electrical appliances that are plugged in with a damp cloth;
– Do not take appliances that are turned on to the yard, as damage to the insulation can result in an electric shock to a person standing on the ground and touching any metal part of the appliance;
– Do not climb onto the roofs of buildings, do not climb trees near which overhead lines pass, do not attempt to enter transformer substations for any purpose, do not try to repair wire breaks on your own;
– Do not allow children to play under overhead lines or near electrical equipment, explain to them the danger of such behavior;
– Do not let children play with plug sockets;
– Do not hang items on wires, switches, or sockets.

It is important to know that household electrical appliances (kettles, irons, electric stoves, etc.) and portable lamps (floor lamps, table lamps) with a voltage of 220 V are intended for use in rooms with floors that do not conduct electricity.

WARNING!
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‍If a person has been electrocuted, do not touch them with your hands. Quickly turn off the electrical installation (using a switch, circuit breaker, or cut the wire with an axe or shovel with a dry wooden handle), and pull the victim away using their loose, dry clothing.

After that, immediately start administering first aid (CPR, stop bleeding, apply a splint) and call a doctor!

Contrary to popular belief, it is forbidden to bury the victim in the ground as these actions will not be beneficial and could lead to the victim’s death. Be attentive and cautious!

Using electrical appliances that are plugged into the power grid with damaged insulation outdoors can cause electrical injuries, because the GROUND IS A CONDUCTOR OF ELECTRICITY!