At home
Several appliances are connected to the network are used at home.
It is very important to take some precautions, especially when children are around.
Children should be taught not to put fingers or objects into the sockets. For additional safety, place protective plastics into the socket holes which shall only be removed when the socket is needed again.
Especial care should be given to babies. Do not allow them to put electric wires in their mouths. Irons, toasters, fans and heaters should be used or kept out of reach of children. And appliances should not be connected if there is no one around. The extensions of the appliances and cables should be kept in good condition. Do not take risks. Electric wires should not be put under rugs. They may cause fire!
Appliances should be turned off properly, using the key or button on and off. Wiredrawing should never be used instead. Several appliances should not be plugged into one socket. This is another common cause of fires. Electric appliances in the bathroom are a great risk. Use only radios, hair dryers and battery shavers. Make sure that the shower is properly installed.
Electrical appliances switched on should not be touched while the consumer is working with their hands plunged into the dishwasher. Only do one thing at a time. The toaster should be unplugged before removing the loaves with a fork or knife. Unplug the appliances immediately if they start sparking or making a strange noise. They should only be repaired in trusted shops.
A house is protected by fuses or circuit breakers installed in the meter box or switchboard. These instruments were particularly designed to turn off the circuit in case of default. The keys of the circuit breakers should never be blocked and the fuses should not be replaced with wire, coin, cigarette papers, etc.
During the installation of satellite TV and radio, a great deal of care must be taken. The holders of these antennae are usually metallic conductors of electricity. During the installation, they should be moved away from the electric wires of the network. The antennae should be installed in such a way that they do not touch or fall on the wires of the electric network.
During construction
Iron for construction, curtain rails, ladders and other metal objects also pose a danger and should be moved away from electric wires. The use of electrical tools calls for special attention.
Follow strictly the manufacturer's instructions and never improvise extensions or splice wires should. If a swimming pool is built, during the cleansing process, remember not to the light fixtures wiring with the cleansing equipment. Plan properly it order to have security.
Casks and kites
Flying kites is a fun game, but it has to be played away from electric wires. As the wires from the posts are not shielded, the kite can be a great danger if it is dirty, wet or wax. The line can conduct electricity and the game can end in tragedy. It is advisable to use cotton yarn, dry and without wax.
Substations, transmission lines and the network
Electric substations, transmission towers and other facilities for electricity have warning signs. Every year a lot of accidents occur with people who disobey these warnings. Posts or transmission towers should never be climbed.
A broken wire is extremely dangerous. No wire should be touched, whatever the circumstances. Children should be taught not to approach them and the EDM picket services should be informed about this as soon as possible. Climbing trees is fun, but it should be ensured that there are no wires around. If tree branches touch the wires, they can conduct electricity and bring the game to an end.
If there is a possibility of a tree falling upon electric wires, it should never be pruned or cut. It is also not advisable to plant trees under the transmission lines. When in doubt, the EDM Picket services should be called.
In traffic
Unfortunately car accidents involving the electric networks are very common. In the event of a collision with a post, it is advisable to remain in the car if the wire is over it. It is possible to take electric shock when touching the ground and the car at the same time, since it will cause a short circuit.
If the car has to be abandoned, it is advisable to jump with both feet together as far as possible from the car. If the person is not the victim, but the witness of the accident, the victims should be instructed on how to exit the car and the Picket services of EDM should be called immediately. High trucks can touch the electric wires and thus they can get electrified. In this case, it is advisable not to touch the truck. Those responsible for construction sites and operators of cranes, dredgers, excavators, tractors, dump trucks, etc., shall maintain and operate these machines away from the electric wires.
In rural areas
In rural areas, the situation is even more dangerous, because the properties are often crossed by High-voltage transmission lines. The following precautions should be observed: the switch of the transformer should never be opened or closed. In case of problems, EDM should be called.
Very often, power cuts can be due to scheduled shutdowns required to perform a service. If an open switch on a post inside the property is spotted, it is advisable not to try to close it. The posts may be stuck in stay. It is advisable to be careful not to get hurt and extra care should be taken when working with the land and grazing the livestock.
Radical Sports
Parachutists who fall on the electric wires are in danger of never jumping out of planes again. Flying a hang glider near the transmission lines is also very dangerous. The contact with the wires can be fatal.
