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Safety Practical Pointers for M


ay is National Electrical Safety Month, and Oklahoma Electric Cooperative is joining with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to raise awareness about potential home electrical hazards


and the importance of electrical safety. T is year’s campaign, “Back to the Basics,” challenges consumers to make home electrical safety assessments a priority. According to the Consumer Electronics


Association, the average home today has a minimum of three televisions, two DVD players, at least one digital camera, one desktop computer, and two cell phones. “Modern homes run on electricity, but if you don’t


properly maintain your electrical products they can create hazards,” warns OEC Manager of Loss Control James Long. “T e good news is that eliminating electrical hazards from your home doesn’t have to be diffi cult or expensive.” Many homes and their electrical systems were


built before most modern-day home electronics and appliances were even invented. Today’s increased demand for energy can overburden an older home’s electrical system. Electrical safety awareness and education among


consumers, families, employees, and communities will prevent electrical fi res, injuries, and fatalities. OEC off ers some "Back to the Basics" tips (see


the sidebar on the right) to help identify and eliminate electrical hazards to protect yourself, your family, and your home. Take the ESFI quiz on the next page to test your home electrical safety knowledge.


Back to the Basics


Make sure entertainment centers and computer equipment have plenty of space around them for ventilation.


Use extension cords as a temporary solution, never as a permanent power supply.


Do not place extension cords in high traffi c areas, under carpets, or across walkways, where they pose a potential tripping hazard.


Use a surge protector to protect your computer and other electronic equipment from damage caused by voltage changes and lightning.


Heavy reliance on power strips is an indication you have too few outlets to address your needs; have additional outlets installed by a qualifi ed, licensed electrician.


Keep liquids, including drinks, away from electrical items such as televisions and computers.


Tory Tedder-Loffl and


T e Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) sponsors National Electrical Safety Month each May to increase public awareness of the electrical hazards around us at home, work, school, and play. ESFI is a 501(c)3 non-profi t organization dedicated exclusively to promoting electrical safety. For more information about ESFI and electrical safety, visit www.esfi .org.


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