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- Never climb utility poles, transmission towers or fences around substations.
- Never touch electrical outlets with your fingers or with objects.
- Never play with electrical cords, wires or switches and keep them away from heat and water.
- If you are in contact with water never touch anything electrical like a light switch or hairdryer.
- Don't place cords where people may trip on them and don't place them under furniture. The cords could fray or kink.
- Don't pull on cords to unplug them.
- Never play around electrical wires or equipment.
- Stay away from areas marked DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE.
- If climbing trees, stay away from those near power lines.
- Never throw objects at wires or utility poles.
- Keep away from electrical utility boxes (large green boxes). They contain high-voltage equipment that can cause electrocution if tampered with.
- Stay out of open areas and away from trees during an electrical storm. Go indoors.
- Stay in the car during a storm because the rubber tires stop electricity from passing through it, if the car is struck by lightning or a fallen cable.
- Turn off lamps when changing light bulbs.
- Do not put your fingers in a light bulb socket.
- Keep combustible materials away from lamps or heating devices.
- Disconnect appliances before cleaning.
- Tell someone if you see a frayed electrical cord.
- Call the fire department in case of an electrical fire. If safe to do so, unplug the appliance and use a fire extinguisher or baking soda to douse the flames. Never use water!
- Call 911 if you see a person who has been or is being electrocuted - they may be unable to release an electrical wire or appliance - do not attempt to touch them as they may be carrying the flow of electricity.
- Don't swim during an electrical storm.
- Don't plug in electrical appliances in the bathroom unless specific safety receptacles have been installed.
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