Protecting kids from electrical injuries

Ensure a child’s protection around electrical fixtures. (Photo Credits)

Children can be a very vulnerable group when it comes to electrical safety. They do not know what can hurt them and they are naturally curious individuals.

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Electricians can help a lot in educating kids on how to behave around electrical fixtures, and what safety considerations they should take. So a brief chit chat would be beneficial to them.

GEN3 Electric shared electrical safety measures children should take. American Lighting Association

“Each day, nearly 7 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms for electrical shock or burn injuries. Keep this in mind as we move into the holiday season and share these electrical safety tips with your children: Spilled drinks can cause electrical shock. Remind your children to keep their drinks away from electric outlets, extension cords and electronic devices; Never stick fingers or foreign objects into an electrical outlet or light bulb socket.”

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Cherryland Electric Cooperative also shared more safety measures that should be taught to children. Master Electrician

“Electricity is a dynamic power source. Many home electrical fires, injuries and electrocutions can be prevented when we understand and practice electrical safety. This is especially true for our youngest co-op members. Remember the rules for using electricity the right way. 1. DON’T plug a bunch of stuff into one outlet or extension cord. It could damage the electrical system in your house or even cause a fire. Show children how plugs work, and let them know that even if they are curious about the slits of an electrical outlet, nothing else should be placed inside. Our reliance on electronics and gadgets is a risk when family members overcrowd electrical outlets, continue to use frayed wires, place devices near liquids or leave electronics on for long periods of time.”

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Adults however can learn some electrical safety measure from kids as featured in the website of ECT Coop.

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“Denise Figge, the co-op’s member services representative, came up with Children’s Safety Day, hoping lessons learned about electric dangers would stick with kids for years to come.”

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Electrical safety should always be a priority.