1. Your chances of receiving a serious shock increase when:
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your hands are wet.
there is static electricity in the air.
you are standing on a carpet.
2. Most electrocution cases occur during:
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winter.
summer.
spring.
3. If an electrical appliance falls into water, the first thing to do is:
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unplug it.
call 911.
take it out as quickly as possible and check for damage.
4. A simple and effective way to protect yourself from serious shock hazards is to use:
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circuit breakers.
rubber gloves.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs).
5. If you damage an electrical appliance, you should:
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assume it's safe and try using it if no electrical parts are exposed.
have it checked out by a qualified service center.
tape up all the openings.
6. If you receive a new electrical appliance as a gift, the first thing to do is:
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complete and return the warranty card.
plug it in to make sure it's working properly.
read the use and care booklet inside the package.
7. When you need to use a 3-prong plug and you have only
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break off the third prong.
avoid using the appliance until you can get an appropriate extension cord.
use the appliance with one prong exposed, keeping your hands dry.
8. To use extension cords safely in your home:
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replace worn extension cords with new ones.
run cords through and around doors and windows so you won't trip over them.
keep them out of the way by hiding them under rugs and behind draperies.
9. When buying an extension cord:
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get one that's at least 25 feel long.
make sure it has three prongs.
choose one based on how it will be used.
10. If your electrical outlet is hot to the touch:
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increase the size of the fuse.
unplug all appliances and have the wiring checked as soon as possible.
ignore it; this is normal.
