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New TV on Your Wish List? Protect your investment and avoid safety hazards
BY GUY DALE COORDINATOR OF SAFETY & LOSS CONTROL
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ig-ticket electronics such as televisions, computers, and gaming consoles may be at the top of your holiday wish list. In the excitement of giving or receiving, safety is rarely considered, but it should be. Installing, and operating these items safely will protect that expensive equipment—and your entire home.
As I thought about this topic, I came across the following tips from the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI). I’d like to share them with you:
Always purchase electrical devices from a reputable retailer, and make sure they are certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), or Intertek (ETL).
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Send warranty and product registration forms for new items to manufacturers in order to be notified about product recalls.
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Never remove the ground pin (the third prong) to make a three-prong plug fit into a two-prong outlet.
Appliances and cords should be kept in good condition. Check them regularly for damage, and repair or dispose of damaged items.
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Keep cords out of reach of children and pets.
Make sure entertainment centers and computer workstations have enough space around them for ventilation.
Keep liquids, including drinks, away from electrical devices. Spills can result in dangerous shocks or fires.
• Unplug equipment when not in use to save energy and reduce the risks for shocks or fires. Power strips or surge protectors make a good central turn-off point.
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Always unplug electrical items by grasping the plug firmly rather than pulling on the cord.
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If you receive any kind of shock from a large appliance or any other electrical device, stop using it until an electrician has checked it.
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If an appliance smokes or sparks, or if you feel a tingle or light shock when it’s on, stop using it. Replace it or have it repaired.
As we enter the holiday season, I’d like to remind all of you to keep safety in mind as you decorate your home, spend time with friends, cook meals and travel to visit loved ones. As we get busy with holiday “to dos”, we often assume that our gift purchases are safe, our smoke detectors have batteries, and our kids won’t play with lighted candles. That’s when accidents happen.
This year, try to slow down and enjoy a safer and less stressful holiday season. That’s something to be truly grateful about.
Guy Dale oversees CEC safety programs and teaches CPR courses for the public. To visit with Guy Dale about a safety concern, or to schedule a CPR class, please
call him at 800-780-6486, ext. 227.
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