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Indoor Safety
Electricity always tries to yet to get to the ground. If you get in the way, electricity can go through you to get there Contact with electricity can cause:

Electrical shock - this is when electrical current passes through the body. Even a small shock can be frightening and painful.
Burns - electrical current can burn the skin, nerves, muscles and tissues in the body.
Death - A severe electrical shock can cause problems with a person's breathing and heartbeat, possibly leading to death.

Remember electricity is very safe as long as you are careful and respect it.

Ways to be safe indoors
Always be careful when you use any electrical appliance or toy inside your home. It is important to remember these tips:

Never put your finger or anything other than an electrical plug in an outlet.
Pull by the plug not the cord when unplugging an appliance.
Do not use an electrical appliance when you are wet, have wet hands or you are standing in water. Be sure outlets near water sources have GFCl.
Limit the number of appliances plugged into each outlet.
Be alert for damaged plugs and cords. Do not touch them! Tell an adult.
Do not place electric cords so that they run through doorways or under carpets.


For additional safety information visit the National Safety Council

 


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