Dangers of electricity and how to prevent them

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Dangers of electricity in the home
The importance of recognizing the dangers of electricity in the home lies in the fact that it is one of the best ways that contribute to preventing accidents caused by electricity such as shock and electric shocks. Here are some of the dangers of electricity in the home:

Using old and weak connecting wires, as damaged and broken wires are the main cause of fires caused by electricity inside homes, and indications of damage to the connection wires are: dim lighting of the lamps inside the house, flashing during operation, high temperature of the power socket, or the presence of A spark coming out of it, in addition to the continuous removal of the electric circuit breaker.

Connecting electrical appliances near a water source, as this leads to water reaching electrical appliances, especially if the electrical sockets are close to water.

Increasing electrical loads on electrical sockets and connections, as electrical sockets are usually designed and manufactured to deal with a certain amount of electric current, and therefore the connection of many high-voltage devices in electrical sockets leads to increased electrical loads on the socket and the occurrence of fires, and this also applies to Connecting electrical connections, or electrical transformers.

Operating unsafe devices, as the use of broken devices or that show errors when operating them leads to many risks, such as: electric shocks, burns, and other injuries, and examples of this include smoke coming out of the toaster when it is turned on, or power outages from a dryer hair down while running.

Improper use of extension cords and cables, such as connecting them from under carpets or any other surfaces, as this leads to making them within reach.

Operating lamps with an electrical capacity that is not suitable for them, and this is represented by purchasing energy lamps that operate on an electrical capacity higher than the maximum electrical capacity of the lamp holder.

Dealing with electrical appliances with wet hands, such as using a hair dryer and other devices in water basins or while taking a shower, as this increases the possibility of electric shocks.

Extinguishing fires caused by electricity with water, and this is one of the common mistakes in dealing with electrical fires. Because pouring water over the flame will increase the ignition of the fire, and it is also possible that this will cause electric shocks.

Young children tamper with electrical sockets, as children usually tend to explore around them, which may lead them to insert some sharp tools or even their fingers into electrical sockets, which causes them serious injuries.

Placing light bulbs near flammable materials, such as beds, curtains, plastic materials, and furnishings, and this would increase the possibility of an electrical fire when the lamps are kept near them.

Covering wires and cables with heavy materials, and this leads to a rise in the temperature of the wires, which may cause an electrical fire.

Prevention of electrical hazards at home
There are many ways to avoid the dangers of electricity at home, which would help individuals protect their families, and here comes a set of prevention methods:

Carrying out maintenance for electrical appliances that show malfunctions when they are turned on, in addition to stopping their use until the required maintenance is performed.

Install ground fault circuit breakers (in English: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) in electrical sockets in bathrooms and kitchens when building new homes, as these circuits cut off electricity immediately if water reaches electrical appliances, and also detect leakage currents in electrical circuits Current), and this method is easy to prevent injuries such as electric shocks, burns, etc., in addition to its low cost.

Avoid using electrical connections such as a three-port electrical connection (in English: Cube Tap) or any devices used to connect electrical appliances to a single socket, and if it is needed to use it, it is necessary to know the maximum required power that the electrical connection can absorb and deal with, along with Ensure that the power required by the devices connected to this connection is within their maximum power.

Conducting a periodic examination of electrical appliances and wires, as the examination helps to identify broken electrical wires; To protect against short circuits and electric burns, the examination also includes conducting a test for the quality of wire insulation and mechanical corrosion of wires by measuring their electrical resistance.

Maintaining electrical appliances in places far from water and damp places, and in the event that water reaches electrical appliances or they fall into the water, the power source in the electrical panel in the house must be immediately disconnected before disconnecting the device’s cord from the electrical socket, in addition to that, the necessary maintenance must be performed from By a specialized technician after it has dried to ensure that there is a possibility to use it or not.

Make sure when buying light bulbs and lamps that they work on the appropriate electrical capacity, for example if the maximum electrical capacity of a lamp holder is 100 watts, then a lamp with a maximum electrical capacity equal to 60 watts can be purchased, for example; Because the lamp holder will draw less energy than the energy required to operate the lamp, which enables him to deal with it safely.

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