8 Top Tips to prevent an electrical accident
- Don’t use an appliance if you don’t know how to
- Don’t repair an appliance that is plugged in
- Turn off the power before attempting work on the mains supply
- Don’t work in damp environments or with wet hands
- Don’t place flexible cables under carpets where they can deteriorate unseen
- Don’t use an appliance where wires can be seen through the flexible cable
- Replace damaged cables with new cable; don’t repair with insulating tape
- Get appliances testing regularly by a competent PAT Tester