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Dr. Lisa Marie

Electrical safety tips

1. Never put fingers or other objects in an outlet. This is one of the biggest problems in
today’s homes. Children of all types of ages are very curious on what would happen if
they stick an object in a receptacle. It is our jobs as parents to child proof everything that
can harm them in their place of safety.

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2. Keep metal objects out of toasters. If you put anything metallic inside of a toaster just
know that there is going to be a little bite at the end.

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3. Never use anything with a cord or plug around water. If you end up using a cord around
water the chances of you getting shocked is a very high percentage. So make sure the
cord you use isn’t wet or around water.

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4. Never pull a plug out by its cord. You never want to do that. The reason for that is
because you can damage the cord or if you pull are enough and tussle with it you can
pully the cord right off and break the cord.

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5. Stay away from substations and power lines. This is where all you very high voltages are.
your body will explode if you touch something of that nature. You should avoid touching
any part of the transformer, especially the top portion. If you are not a highly skilled in
this profession STAY AWAY!

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Don't climb on power poles. Birds can’t get electrocuted while sitting on power lines the reason
for that is because electricity flows along the path of least resistance. Birds don't get shocked
when they sit on electrical wires because they are not good conductors of electricity. Their cells
and tissues do not offer electrons an easier route than the copper wire they're already traveling
along.

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7. Stay away from broken or fallen power lines.

8. Never touch or climb trees that are near power lines. Trees growing near power lines can
cause a fire, as well as an electrical, hazard to anyone in contact with the tree at ground
level. Trees don't have to physically touch an energized power line to be dangerous. ...
This electric current can kill anyone caught near the tree and can cause a fire.

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9. Never touch big, metal transformer boxes with warning signs.

10. Obey warning signs.