Answer by Yes or No to evaluate the electrical safety of your home to help you raise awareness about the potential electrical hazards.
1. Is the cooking area around the range clear of combustibles such as napkins, curtains, towels and pot holders?
2. Are the refrigerator coils free of dirt build-up that reduces efficiency and creates a fire hazards?
3. Are there electrical appliances placed near the sink?
4. Are all electrical cords in good condition with no signs of cracking or damage?
5. Do you have appliance cords that are dangling where they can be tripped over?
6. Dou you leave your appliances plugged in when you are not using them?
7. Are there any outlet cover plates hot to the touch?
8. Are you using an extension cord as a permanent power solution?
9. Are you using power strips because you have few outlets?
10. Are your electronic equipment protected by surge protector?
11. Are liquids such as drinks kept away from electrical items like computers?
12. Do have working smoke alarms in your home?
13. Are all light bulbs screwed securely into the sockets?
14. Have you dusted your electric fan recently?
15. Do you leave portable electronic devices and their battery charges plugged in even. after they are fully charged?
16. Are circuit breakers labeled to indicate which outlets they service?
17. Have you received a slight shock from one of your appliances?
18. Do your washing machine or dryer vibrate excessively when operating?
19. Are you using bulbs with correct wattage?
20. Is there enough space to allow for air circulation behind the refrigerator?​