It is important to remember that electricity can harm you. It only takes one mistake to spark an electrical fire, but simple prevention measures can be effective solutions. Here are a few safety tips to remember:
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Advise LUCELEC if you are anticipating a dramatic increase in consumption. Overloading the system may result in problems for yourself and your neighbours.
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Never take a lead from your house to serve your neighbor; tangled lines are dangerous and can also interfere with the power.
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Stay away from substations and transformers.
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By tampering with our meters, you not only run the risk of causing damage to property, but you can increase the risk of a fatal injury to yourself or someone else.
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When you need to cut large trees near power lines, please inform us. We can assist by lowering the lines so that the danger to life and property is reduced.
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Ensure your home is properly grounded; if in doubt, hire a qualified electrician to check.
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Always remember to dry your hands before handling plugs or switches.
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Train children to respect electricity. Plastic outlet guards are a good idea.
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Never substitute the fuse in your panel with ordinary wire or anything else. This can cause a fire and can even be deadly.
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Only proper plugs must be inserted into sockets. Avoid using loose wires, a child may be watching!
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Never break off an earth pin to fit a plug into a different socket.
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Do not clean appliances while they are still plugged in.
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Unplug electric kettles before filling and ensure that the element is covered with water.
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Never open the back of your TV set if you are not qualified to do so. There are high voltages inside that can cause severe shock.
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Turn off electric irons when leaving the use or when not in use.
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Never insert a metal object into a toaster without disconnecting.
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Do not drag appliances by the cord, or pull the cord to remove plugs from the sockets.
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Never put an electrical item off by pulling the cord out of the outlet. This will damage the equipment or could cause a fire.
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Make sure you know the wattage of your appliances. Never plug too much equipment into the same outlet, as this poses a serious fire risk. Two or three plugs is the maximum; have additional sockets fitted. Too many electrical appliances on the same circuit can lead to overloading which leads to overheating and may consequently lead to an electrical fire.
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Extension cords are for temporary use.
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Only use tools that are properly insulated and carry essential marks of safety and integrity compliance: British Standard Kite mark (BSI) the American Underwriters Limited mark (UL) or the European IEC approval on any electrical equipment.
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Never drill holes into walls unless you are absolutely certain of the location of buried electrical wires.
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Never climb power poles and transmission towers.
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Keep your children from flying kites near power lines. It can be dangerous; tangled lines can also interfere with the power.
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Keep antennas and ladders away from power lines.
Remember a Safe Attitude towards Electricity may Save your life and the lives of Others.
