Wakefield Electrician - Electrical Safety

Electricity runs just about everything we use in day to day life. It is everywhere around us and has become a basic part of our lives. In 2005 legislation came in to force making it illegal for people to major electrical work in their home without the correct qualifications. Figures show that there are on averave 10 people die, and 750 injured from carrying out diy electrics each year.

Electricity can also cause fires very easily, in fact they cause as many fires each year as gass appliances do. It is important to remember to check any electrical appliance that you have every so often and treat them with care. In the event of an electrical fire you should either get out of the house immediatly, or if it is just small, turn the elecricity off.

A sure sign that there may be problems are a hot plug socket, and fuses that keep on blowing.

You should also watch for frayed cables, or cables where the coloured wiring inside is exposed. This needs to be delt with immediatly, either by an elecrician, or by being thrown away.

There are several things that can cause this. Carrying an item by its cord, this is a bad idea. Never unplug an item by pulling on its cord. You should also never leave electrical items near water, or in the bathroom.

Don't run cables under carpets, this may stop them from being a trip hazzard, but they may wear through without being noticed.

If an appliance is not in use you should turn it off atthe wall, and then unplug the, just to be super careful.