• Electricity is a powerful force, which requires safety procedures.electricity image by toki from Fotolia.com
  
  Our daily activities are fueled by electricity. We need it for lighting, powering appliances, computers, and air conditioning. We have become so accustomed to electricity that we take it for granted, until we lose it. While electricity makes our lives better in countless ways, careless use can result in injury and death.
  
  

Appliances

• Follow instruction manuals that come with appliances.tv control and tv 3 image by chrisharvey from Fotolia.com
  
  Follow instruction manuals that come with appliances. Do not try to use appliances in any manner other than that which the manufacturers have specified.
  
  

Bathtub and Shower

• Do not use electrical appliances in the bathtub.large bathtub image by Nikolay Okhitin from Fotolia.com
  
  Keep all electrical appliances away from the shower and do not use electrical appliances when in the bathtub.
  
  

Bulbs

• Make sure that light bulbs have the correct wattage requirements.clear light bulbs image by green308 from Fotolia.com
  
  Make sure that light bulbs have the correct wattage requirements for a fixture to avoid overheating. Turn of the main switch, or unplug it completely when fixing a bulb. Screw bulbs in snugly because loose bulbs can cause shorts or sparks.
  
  

Outlets and Cords

• Do not try to modify a cord's plug.electricity image by Mat Hayward from Fotolia.com
  
  Do not overload outlets by plugging in too many adaptors or power strips. When an outlet is not in use, block the outlet with a solid cover plate or use a childproof cap. Check the cords often for cracks and tears. Do not try to modify plugs to make them fit into an outlet. When removing a plug from an outlet, pull on the plug and not on the cord.
  
  

Fire and Electric Shock

• When there is an electrical spark or short that results in a fire, call 911.call 911 image by Empath from Fotolia.com
  
  Call 911 if an electrical spark or short results in a fire. Know the location of circuit breakers and learn how to operate them. Do not touch anyone who is being electrocuted, because shock can spread through bare hands.
  
  

Outdoors

• Prune trees back from power lines.Palm Trees image by Olivo from Fotolia.com
  
  Prune trees back from power lines. Never approach a downed power line. Do not attempt to use water to put out an electrical fire.
  
  

Heaters

• Do not place space heaters too close to your bedspread or other flammable objects.bed room image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.com
  
  Space heaters should be handled with extreme caution. Do not put a space heater near any flammable material. Make sure there is a lot of space between the heaters and beds, clothes, paper and other flammable objects.
  
  

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GCFI)

• Make sure the electrical outlet in the bathroom and kitchen have a ground fault circuit interrupter to interupt electrical circuits when water comes into contact with the outlet.
  
  

Lampshade

• Do not throw a scarf or hang clothing over a lampshade.lampshade image by Ekaterina Sidorenko from Fotolia.com
  
  Do not throw a scarf or hang clothing over a lampshade. This will cause the bulb to overheat, and the shade will start to smoulder and eventually catch fire.
  
  

Ladders

• Do not use metal ladders near power lines.Wooden ladder image by Tasha from Fotolia.com
  
  When working with or near power lines, use ladders made of wood or other non-conductive material to prevent the possibility of electric shock.