ELECTRICAL SAFETY TIPS FOR APPLIANCES USED IN THE KITCHEN

Safety tips for regular Kitchen appliances

It is very important, when you are in the kitchen you practice safety in order to avoid damage or injury that can be hazardous to you and your kitchen environment.

Keeping your kitchen safe can also prevent losses, spending of too much money for repair, and exposure to injuries. Here are some hazardous situations you should protect your kitchen and yourself from they include; fire, electric shock, damage of electrical appliances etc.

HOW TO PRACTICE ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE KITCHEN

1.  Turn Off all switch connected to your appliances once the power goes off.
2. Keep all appliances cord away from hot surfaces.
3. Clean cooking surfaces regularly to prevent food and grease build up.

As much as you know how to practice safety you, should be able to know what to do when a disaster is about to occur or, when it occurs. Here are some safety rules to consider when the need arises.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO BE CONSIDERED WHILE BEEN IN THE KITCHEN

1. Always have your foot wear on. …
2. Wear safe clothing’s. …
3. Endeavor to always wash your hands. …
4. Avoid burns. …
5. Have a fire extinguisher nearby and know how to use it. …
6. Unplug every appliances that are not in use.

KITCHEN SAFETY TIPS WHILE USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Do you know that kitchen hazards are the leading cause of fire out break’s at homes. Also cooking is the number one cause of fire injuries and, home structure fires that’s why it is very important to know the safety tips while handling electrical appliances. They include;

1. Always operate plug or switches with dry hands

It is very important to always operate plugs and switches with dry hands because water and electricity don’t mix together well. It is very possible that when you try operating this plugs and switches with wet hands the electricity can travel through the water on your hand and then into your body resulting to an electric shock, damage, or even death.

• Never use an appliance that has a damaged cord

Another fundamental safety precaution when using electrical appliances in the kitchen is never use an electrical appliance that has a damaged cord.

The reason for this is because if there is any damage to the cord, there is a slight chance that it could cause the machine to overheat or even catch fire there is also a possibility of you getting an electric shock, if you were to touch a damaged cord.

• Use GFCI outlets

Ground-fault circuit interpreter (GFCI) are special electrical outlets that prevents fires and electrocution by shutting off the power when they detect an imbalance in the electric current. For instance, while making use of a device that is plugged to a GFCI and gets in contact with water For this reason, you should GFCI outlets to plug in all kitchen appliances.  If you don’t have any, have a good electrician to install them.

• Keep appliances away from water sources

Another very important safety tip is to keep appliances away from water sources, such as sink. Endeavor not to keep any appliance close to any water source if you do so and accidentally knock over the appliance into the water source, there is a high chance that the device will short circuit when it comes in contact with water. This can also lead to an electric shock to anyone making use of the device at that time, or even worse a fire. So it is important to be always be aware of your surroundings.

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