Electrical Safety
Make sure you know how to switch off your electricity supply at
the mains. If in doubt do not hesitate to ask for advice from
your electricity supplier or mhs homes.
- Make sure all electrical appliances are switched off when they
are not being used.
- Always use the correct fuses in plugs.
- Be aware of the voltage.
- Do not overload your electrical sockets with extension
leads.
- Never touch switches with damp or wet hands and
never take electrical appliances into the bathroom.
General Advice
The consumer unit can usually be found next to the electricity
meter. Modern electric circuits are fitted with a circuit
breaker fuse system. If a fault develops, a switch in the consumer
unit is tripped and the circuit broken.
Circuit breakers usually trip because either the circuit is
overloaded or an appliance is faulty. Never tamper with the
Electricity Board's Circuit breakers and seals. In the event
of a gas leak or flood do not switch on lights or
appliances