Here are some guidelines to ensure that you do not experience electrical problems in and around your home.
Firstly you must be very careful when using electrical appliances close to water such as near sinks, baths and swimming pools and don’t use extension leads or power leads in wet areas unless they are specially designed. Never ever touch anything electrical with wet hands or bare feet.
Don’t use portable heaters in bathroom areas but instead, you should have either a strip heater high on the wall or a ceiling unit installed by a registered electrical contractor.
If an electrical appliance has been immersed in water it must be thrown away immediately
When it comes to using extension leads they should be positioned along walls to save tripping and should have three pins, one of which is the earth. They should not be draped over furniture or benches and if they have damaged plugs or cords they should be thrown away.
If you, or someone you know, have been injured due to the negligence of another person or a defective product, please call the at Hirschi Steele & Baer, PLLC at 801-990-0500 or contact us online today. We have the experience and expertise needed to help you get the compensation you deserve.
