Electrical safety of an apartment or private house

Electricity is an integral part of our comfort. However, it poses a danger to health and life if handled improperly.

In order for electricity to be beneficial and not pose a threat, you should know the electrical safety rules of an apartment or private house, and comply with them.

Electric shock occurs in such cases:

When using faulty electrical appliances;
In case of violation of the operating rules;
With an inattentive attitude to electrical equipment in the house and on the personal plot;
When carrying out repairs by persons who do not have a special education.

Consider the most common causes of injury, and ways to prevent:

Damaged insulation - relevant for buildings with open wiring. In places of frequent contact, damaged insulation will cause injury. The insulation should be reviewed and, if a problem is found, repair and restoration measures should be taken;
When the network is overloaded, a power outage occurs due to automatic fuses. Short circuits and heavy loads can cause a fire. It is important to install calibrated current settings, which automatically stop the current supply when the limit values are exceeded;
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Sockets and switches can cause electrical injuries. It is necessary to keep these mounting elements in a satisfactory condition. If necessary, timely replace sockets and switches;
Power cords of electrical appliances may break or break during use. Sparking occurs at the defect site, and often this causes a wire to ignite. Periodically check the cords and plugs of electrical appliances;
Repair of electrical equipment must be trusted only by specialists. All devices subject to inspection and repair must be disconnected from the power supply;
A guarantee of safety is the grounding of the enclosures of electrical equipment. In modern apartments and private houses, three-wire networks are installed;
Do not leave electrical appliances powered for a long time connected to the network. It is strictly forbidden to leave the heating appliances switched on unattended.