Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6 Term 3

Natural Sciences and Technology Grade 6 Term 3: Energy and Change Electrical Conductors and Insulators

Topic 2 Electrical Conductors and Insulators Electricity Safety Tips Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6

Electricity Safety tip 1 • An adult must place safety caps on all unused electrical outlets. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6

Electricity safety tip 2 • Ask an adult for help when you need to use something that uses electricity. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6

Electricity safety tip 3 • Never pull an electrical cord from the wall. • The cord, plug, outlet or appliance can be damaged if a cord is pulled from the outlet. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6

Electricity safety tip 4 • Never overload one outlet or extension cord with too many plugs. • It can cause a fire or damage the electrical system of the building. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6

Electricity safety tip 5 • Never fly a kite near a substation or power lines. • The string as well as the kite can conduct electricity – passing through the string and sending electricity right through your body to the ground. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6

Electricity safety tip 6 • NEVER climb the fence that surrounds an electrical substation. • Ask an adult or phone the electric company if your pet or ball lands inside the fence. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6

Electricity safety tip 7 Always be alert for power lines when a ladder, outdoor equipment or chainsaw is used for: • painting walls/roof • washing high windows • fixing the roof • cutting back tall trees, etc. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6

Electricity safety tip 8 • Keep electrical appliances away from water. • Most electrical accidents around the house happen when people use electricity near water. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6

Electricity safety tip 9 Always take care to ensure that all the electric cords are tucked away, neat and tidy • People might trip over electric cords and fall. • Pets might chew on electrical cords and damage it. Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6

Electricity safety tip 9 Natural Sciences and Technology - Grade 6