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Electrical safety tips for kids

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Electrical safety tips for kids Never put fingers or other objects in an outlet Keep metal objects out of toasters Never use anything with a cord or plug around water Never pull a plug out by its cord Stay away from substations and power lines Don't climb on power poles Never fly kites near power lines Stay away from broken or fallen power lines Never touch or climb trees that are near power lines Never touch big, metal transformer boxes with warning signs Obey warning signs Child proofing your home Keep curious kids safe from the temptation to stick foreign objects into outlets or plugs. Unused wall outlets should be secured. Plastic inserts can be used but they can be pulled off and stuck in the mouth. Consider using safety outlets that prevent foreign objects from being inserted. You can also block outlets with the creative arrangement of furniture. If you're temporarily using extension cords, hide them behind furniture or use a hide-a-cord device. You can also put electrica