ELECTRICAL SAFETY HAZARDS

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1 ELECTRICAL SAFETY HAZARDS Electricity Rationalization Campaign Contact Center:

2 Electricity Faults Indicators: There are some signs that indicate the electrical faults that may lead to the occurrence of certain risks such as electrocution, electrical shock and fires; we must pay attention to the following signs: 1- Overheating of wall-related electrical plugs. 2- Difference in the glow of the lights. Slight electric shock that give a feeling of tingle 3- when you touch some electrical appliances. 4- Frequent electrical fuse outages. 5- Burning smell from some of the devices and connections. Introduction Electricity is an essential element in our daily lives, and electrical appliances such as TV, refrigerator, washing machine, lamps and other devices become available in every home. Modern life depends entirely on electricity, while considered by many to be one of the most important unnatural resources of life that must be preserved. Utilization of electricity has facilitated our daily lives up to the welfare stage, and it should be noted that misuse of electricity may expose us to many risks, for this reason, we should never neglect prevention of its hazard.

3 The impact of electricity current on human body Burns Fires Electrocution loss of sight and in some cases Electrical explosion Death. Prevent electricity hazards Don't touch pools of water resulting from rain and linked with sources of electricity such as (Electricity poles or electrical transformers and boxes). Don t approach electricity poles and cables that disrupted as a result of rain or storms. Avoid crossing the water in case of disrupted power poles or cables. In the case of the public electricity networks affected by rain and storms, please communicate with our Contact Center ( ). Switches must be replaced with new ones when spark appear from them. Perform electrical work by qualified technicians and under the super vision of specialized engineers specialists and their work should be performed pursuant to the standard specifications.

4 Upon power outages, all devices such as refrigerators, washing machines, computers and other devices must be unplugged so as not to expose these devices to damage when power returns to service. Keep cables and wires away from water and heat sources such as hot water pipes or hot appliances. When removing electrical connection from the socket, you must remove the plug without affecting the cord so as not to cause removal of the internal wire, which is causing personal risk. Check cables, connections and devices from time to time as they are susceptible to damage. Do not touch light switches with wet hands. Do not run electrical appliances while standing on wet ground or moistened with water or barefoot. Never allow children to play near electrical devices and networks such as the public electricity utility poles and boxes. Switch off the power during maintenance and repair work. Disconnect the electrical appliances plug immediately in case of malfunction and replaced immediately.

5 Safety measures in the home: 1 - Provide a multi-purpose fire extinguisher (powder - carbon dioxide) and must follow the following: It should be kept at a readily accessible and prominent location known to all family members and vertically away from the reach of children. It should be serviced and inspected at regular intervals. 2 - Install smoke detectors in the kitchen and corridors and maintain and replace when necessary. 3 - Train family members on the use of safety methods and assembly at a certain safe point in the house. 4 - Provide a first aid kit; place it far from the reach of children with necessary medicines and medical supplies.

6 Steps taken to fight electrical fires: Switch off the power before firefighting operations. Use of firefighters that are commensurate with the burning materials. If you cannot turn off the power or uncertainty of that then you must use firefighter s materials that do not have electrical conductivity property and shall not have harmful impact on the devices, such materials containing halogens fumes, dry chemical powders, and carbon dioxide.

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