Can you imagine your life without household appliances, our loyal friends and helpers? Probably not. Literally a couple of decades have passed, and humanity has become so accustomed to them. And no wonder, because they simplify our lives, allow us to do ourselves or our family, and not household chores. In exchange, people are obliged to cautiously and carefully treat such assistants. Everyone must know the rules for the safe use of electrical appliances. Adults must teach their children basic safety precautions, and in schools, the knowledge gained is reinforced by the teachers. Further in the article, we will consider the basic rules for using household electrical appliances.
Caution with a power outlet!
For an adult sane person, it is clear why you should not stick foreign objects into the outlet. But not for the child. All the children are very curious, and if the mother says the standard “not,” this is not enough for the baby, he still does not understand the meaning of this word. Therefore, it is necessary to explain what the consequences may be, but it is better to minimize the possible contacts of the child with the outlet, for example, insert special plugs.
The socket is designed to connect electrical appliances to the network, and not for children's fingers. Not only is it dangerous to shove them into the socket, but also other foreign objects. A special danger in this regard is all metal things: nails, knitting needles, wire, studs and screwdrivers. These objects perfectly conduct electric current, therefore, putting something like that into the outlet, the child will immediately receive an electric shock. The task of parents is to warn their kids that they can never do this under any pretext and explain why. This is an elementary rule for using electrical appliances that all family members should know.
Do not touch bare wires!
Let's talk about one more rule. Electric current moves through the wires, so they should be secured in the first place. Each of them that is connected to the network must have an insulating coating resembling a plastic, fabric or rubber tube - an insulator. It is impossible to get an electric shock through it. But there are times when the wire sheath is damaged. Naked, in no case should you take it with your hands. Parents and teachers are obliged to voice the rules for using electrical appliances for children, so that while walking on the street after school and seeing a bare wire, the child immediately informs the adults about it.
Wet hands and electrical appliances
Water is an excellent conductor of electric current. Like metal, it can connect its source and the human body, creating an invisible bridge over which current affects people. Therefore, remember that if you touch your power tool with wet hands, you risk a severe electric shock. Use the rule that your hands must be completely dry before each contact with electrical appliances.
Also, do not carry out wet cleaning on the included devices. The main rule for the safe use of household electrical appliances involves careful and careful handling. But this does not mean that you need to wash them with a damp cloth when turned on. Naturally, you should regularly monitor the cleanliness of devices. But first you need to first disconnect them from the network, and then proceed to wet cleaning.
Water and electrical appliances
The liquid is a conductor of electric current, which means that when in contact with any switched on device, you can not simultaneously touch the water. Here is a standard situation: you are standing, washing dishes, and at this time a pan of water has boiled on an electric stove, what will you do? Surely quickly turn off the stove and continue washing without wiping your hands. Forgetting all the rules for using electrical appliances, you run the risk of getting an electric shock. Never use them while your hand is in the water. Also, while lying in the bathroom, in no case touch anything that can be plugged in (sockets, wires or devices).
Do not leave the appliance turned on.
The golden rule that has been taught since childhood is to turn off all equipment when leaving home. In Soviet times, signs were used with reminders that hung on the doors, they said: "When leaving, turn off the electrical appliances!" Any devices left unattended can cause a fire and a fire. Therefore, be sure to check if the TV, iron, light, stove or other is turned off. Never go to bed with the electric heater and other electrical appliances turned on.
Rules for using household appliances
People every day use a huge number of home devices, but forget the basic rules for their use, which we will discuss further:
- Do not include more than three electrical appliances in one adapter and outlet.
- Drying your hair with a hairdryer, do not touch wet hair.
- Do not cover light bulbs with flammable materials (paper, cloth, oilcloth, etc.).
- Do not leave the charger plugged in.
- Do not pull the electric wire by the cord, carefully remove it from the outlet, holding the plug.
- Do not leave children sleeping alone in a room with the lamp on.
- Before you repair the appliance, unplug it.
- Do not leave the switched on devices and the child in the same room unattended.
- Do not load the mains, otherwise a short circuit may occur.
The rules for using electrical appliances are based on feedback and user experience. Frequent cases of fires, fires and short circuits occur due to neglect of people.
Ignition of electrical appliances
Almost every person is sure that in his house the devices are in good condition and they will not be ignited. But alas, fire statistics suggest otherwise. In any case, each person must know how to behave when a fire ignites equipment.
If you have forgotten the rules for using electrical appliances and there is a short circuit in the network, then use the following recommendations for behavior in such situations:
- Never rush to extinguish a source of ignition with water while the appliance is connected to the mains. First, unplug the plug, then proceed. If there is no water nearby, you can cover the device with a blanket or fill it with sand, earth.
- If you see that you cannot cope with the fire, leave the room immediately and call 101.
- If you cannot leave the room and there is no way to call, then look out the window to attract the attention of passers-by. Ask people for help.
Remember that the implementation of elementary fire safety rules is, first of all, your well-being, the opportunity to save your life and the life of loved ones. Extinguishing a fire is much more difficult than preventing its occurrence.