DO
- Use I.S.I. certified appliances.
- Use good quality fuses of correct rating, miniature circuit breakers and earth leakage circuit breakers.
- Use one socket for one appliance.
- Switch off the electric supply of the fire affected areas.
- Fuses and switches should be mounted on metallic cubicles for greater safety against fire.
- Replace broken plugs and switches.
- Keep the electrical wires away from hot and wet surface.
- Switch off appliance after use and remove the plug from the socket.
- Switch off he ‘Main’ switch when leaving home for a long duration.
DON’T
- Don’t use substandard fixtures, appliances.
- Never have temporary or naked joints on wiring.
- Don’t lay wires under carpets, mats or doorways. They get crushed, resulting in short circuiting.
- Don’t lay wires under carpets, mats or doorways. They get crushed, resulting in short circuiting.
- Don’t allow appliances cords to dangle.
- Don’t place bare wire ends in a socket.