Question

Explain the dangers of electricity and precautions to be taken while handling electricity.

Answer 1

1. Damaged insulation – Do not touch the bare wire, use safety gloves, and stand on an insulating stool or rubber slippers while handling electricity.
2. Overheating of cables – use quality ISI certified cable wires for domestic wiring
3. Overload of power sockets – do not connect too many electrical devices to a single electrical socket.
4. Inappropriate use of electrical appliances – always uses the electrical appliances according to the power rating of the device like AC point, TV point, microwave oven point, etc.
5. An environment with moisture and dampness – keep the place where there is electricity out of moisture and wetness as it will lead to leakage of electric current.
6. Beyond the reach of children – the electrical sockets are to be kept away from the reach of little children who do not know the dangers of electricity.