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- Check electrical cords for worn spots or frayed wires.
Don't mend it; replace it! Homemade repairs are a common
source of fires.
- Use extension cords sparingly and only for short amounts
of time. Too many appliances plugged into one cord causes
overheating. One of every six home fires is started by
overheated wires.
- Don't place power cords under carpets, rugs or furniture
and never nail or staple cords to walls, baseboards or
other objects.
- Avoid using multi-plug sockets. Check behind your TV.
Are the VCR, CD player, cable box, stereo and tape deck
all plugged into each other? Before you add that video
game ask yourself, "Am I playing with fire?"
- Keep flammable materials away from lamps and heaters.
Place electric heaters away from well-traveled areas where
someone might trip and fall.
- Place electrical appliances a safe distance from tubs
and sinks.
- Check that all electrical items in your home are certified
by a nationally recognized independent testing lab, such
as CSA Group, ETL, MET Labs or Underwriters Laboratories
(UL).
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