Home Electrical Safety Inspection
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Print this checklist and do this safety inspection with your parents or another adult. Post your completed checklist to remind your family how to stay safe around electricity. |
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1. Electric outlets are not overloaded with lots of plugs. |
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2. Electric cords are in good condition. |
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3. Electric cords do not run under rugs or furniture legs or near hot appliances. |
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4. Electric appliances are used away from water. |
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5. People carry appliances by the handle, not the cord. |
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6. A multipurpose fire extinguisher is kept in the house. |
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7. All danger and warning signs are read and carefully followed. |
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8. Electric appliances that can get hot—such as heaters, toasters, and light bulbs—are kept away from things that can burn. |
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9. Safety caps are inserted in outlets when small children are around. |
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10. Small appliances are turned off and/or unplugged when people leave home. |
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11. All extension cords, lights, and appliances used outdoors are labeled with a certification for outdoor use. |
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