What should we do to make sure we

What should we do to make sure we use electricity safely? 1

D How to use electricity safely in the home What you’ll learn You will learn what you should do to use electricity safely.

What should we do? Which plugs should we use? Use three-pin plugs with earth wire connected.

Which plugs should we use? Use three-pin plugs with earth wire connected. Which fuses should we use? Use fuses with suitable fuse ratings. What should we do if we want to fix electrical things? Ask a registered electrician to replace damaged wires, plugs or mains sockets. Also, ask a registered electrician to repair any electrical faults. Which extension units should we use? Use extension units with a fuse connected.

What should we NOT do? ✗ How should we NOT remove a plug from a socket? Do not pull the cable to remove a plug from a socket.

Should we use these damaged plugs or sockets or extension units? Plug Adapter Extension unit ✗ ✗ ✗ Do not use damaged plugs, adapters or extension units.

How much electrical load can a socket take? ✗ Do not overload sockets.

Can I touch electrical items with wet hands? ✗ wet hand Do not touch electrical appliances, mains sockets or switches with wet hands.

Can I use electrical appliances near water—for example, in a bathroom? ✗ Do not use electrical appliances in a bathroom.

Can I place electrical cables and wires on or near hot objects? ✗ Do not place electric wires near hot objects.

Can I poke metal objects into electrical sockets? ✗ Do not poke metal objects into electric sockets.

Activity 25. 5 Possible dangers in Peter’s home 1. Peter and his family do not know much about how to use electricity safely. Look at the picture on the next slide and circle as many possible dangers as you can find. 2. Discuss with your group what you should do to be safe.

Activity 25. 5

Activity 25. 5 Do not use an electric heater in the bathroom.

Activity 25. 5 Do not touch a switch with wet hands.

Activity 25. 5 Ask a registered electrician to repair appliances and damaged wires.

Activity 25. 5 Do not use damaged extension units.

Activity 25. 5 Do not place electric wires near an electric heater.

Activity 25. 5 Do not overload sockets.

Activity 25. 5 Do not put an extension unit close to an aquarium.

Activity 25. 5 Do not poke objects into a socket.