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Electricity is so much part of modern living that we can often take it for granted. It is a powerful and versatile energy but can be dangerous if it is not used properly. Although serious accidents with electricity in the home are rare in Ireland, each year there are a small number of serious injuries. Most of the accidents that occur are due to either carelessness or to a lack of awareness of some basic rules which should be observed in the use of electricity. Electricity and water do (...) Read more

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Do you want more information about safety? Electro Technical Council of Ireland Contact ETCI for information on electrical safety standards and electrical safety in your home. www.etci.ie The National Irish Safety Organisation Provides information and services to help improve safety and the workplace. www.niso.ie Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) Ensure that food complies with legal requirements and ensure that food produced, distributed or marketed in the State meets the (...) Read more

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Checklist

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A checklist for electrical safety in the home. 1. Are there at least 2 smoke alarms in the house, and are they tested regularly? 2. Do you have an RCD (Residual Current Device) fitted in your distribution/ fuse board? 3. Do all light fixtures contain the appropriate light bulb wattage? 4. Are any appliance cords/ extension leads clipped or stapled to the wall? 5. Have you safety caps fitted into unused power outlets that are accessible to children? 6. Do you have appliances that are (...) Read more

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Minimise the risk of an electric shock or burn

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If your child has a toy that needs to be plugged into the mains electric to be charged up, always ensure that this is done by an adult and not by the child itself. And remember that the child should also be fully supervised while using the toy. © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of DOLCETA is authorised provided the source is acknowledged http://www.dolceta.eu Read more

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Safe use of electrical and electronic equipment

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Safe handling of electric equipment. Due care must always be exercised when switching off main power to do repairs to your electrical system. Switch off and withdraw the plug on items of portable electrical equipment prior to making any alterations or modifying any circuitry. Do not handle any equipment with wet hands and do not work in close proximity to water supplies or other earthed metalwork where there may be a risk of putting one hand on earthed metal and the other on live (...) Read more

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Preventing fire and burns

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A fire can start in many areas of your home. Once started, it can very easily rage out of control. Prevent fire before it starts by avoiding the following hazards: Smoking Most deaths in home fires are caused by careless smoking. Someone falls asleep in bed with a lit cigarette. Or someone leaves a cigarette on the edge of a table. If people must smoke, either ask them to go outside or provide an ashtray. Heaters Place space heaters away from bedding, clothing, drapes and anything else (...) Read more

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