Electrical Cord Safety

Water Mold Fire Restoration, 800-905-0277, recommends that everyone should be ware of electric cord safety. We would all be completely helpless without all the electrical gadgets and appliances in our homes and workplaces. They have become such an integral part of our lives that we don’t stop to think that these appliances can also be dangerous. Damaged electrical equipment and electrical cords cause most of the fires that occur in workplaces and homes.

Below are some easy-to-follow, but extremely important, electrical cord safety tips from your Water Mold Fire Restoration team. These tips can help to keep your workplace, home, your employees and your family members safe from the hazards caused by faulty electrical cords.

Do's for Electric Cord Safety

• Inspect all the electrical cords on a regular basis and check for any signs for wear or fraying. Replace all broken or frayed cords as damaged cords can cause fires or electric shock.
• When buying new cords, make sure they are of good quality. It is better to invest in an expensive cord and much safer than incurring injury or loss.
• Use extension cords only if absolutely required. It is better to plug your appliances into electrical outlets directly. Arrange the appliances so that they are as close to the electrical outlet as possible.
• Check the maximum capacity of the electrical cords. Stay within the safe range and never overload them. Exceeding the maximum capacity of the electrical cord can blow the fuses or cause a fire.
• Keep all the electrical cords organized neatly with approved cord bundling devices or cable ties. Label the devices or ties so that you are not confused when unplugging the devices.
• Avoid using Bluetooth technology, as this can overload the outlets.

Don'ts for Electric Cord Safety

• Avoid connecting a series of short extension cords together. This decreases the wattage capabilities of each cord and can result in a fire. Instead, buy a longer extension cord.
• Avoid leaving the electrical cords exposed in traffic lanes. This can cause you or others to trip over them and be injured. This is especially true if you have a pet at home that loves chewing things.
• Avoid stapling or nailing the electrical cords to walls and other surfaces because it is easy for the nails or staples to penetrate the electrical wires and result in a short circuit, resulting in a fire.
• Avoid using extension cords in the workspace. They can easily become damaged. It is best to use cordless construction tools whenever possible.
• Avoid plugging extension cords into surge protectors. Extension cords can become hot very fast, especially if there are many other plugs in the outlet nearby. Always use an extension cord of sufficient length. It is a good idea to invest in extension cords of various lengths and gages so that you have the right one for the job.

Water Mold Fire Restoration knows that proper care and use of extension cords can go a long way in keeping your home and workplace safe from fire damage or personal injury. If are involved in any fire-related emergency, you should call Water Mold Fire Restoration’s emergency response teams at 800-905-0277. Or if you prefer email us for further information about your concerns related to extension cord safety at help@watermoldfire.net