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How can I ensure my home is electrically safe for children?

Children are naturally inquisitive and interested in everything. As they start crawling and walking, they will explore every crevice in your home. While this is fun and adorable, it does carry its share of risks, especially when it comes to electrics. You need to ensure your home is electrically safe for your children. 

There are steps you can take to create a safer environment for your children, from covering electrical outlets, to teaching children about electrical safety, when they are old enough. 

Covering Electrical Outlets

Children are naturally curious, this is how they learn. This is also the reason why they may stick their fingers into an electrical outlet, which can result in serious injury or electrocution. The most effective way to protect children from electrical risks is covering all electrical outlets in your home. 

When you use outlet boxes and covers, you reduce access to any unused outlets, while keeping little fingers from exploring. These covers come in a variety of shapes and sizes to match the ones in your home.

Supervise Children Around Water and Electricity

When you mix water and electricity, you have a lethal combination. Electrical items and water should always be kept apart. Therefore, you want to ensure children are always supervised when in the bath or swimming pool.

This is very important if there is an electrical switch near the bath or pool. Identify high risk areas and have precautions in place to protect children from mixing the two and causing a dangerous, potentially lethal situation.

Try Not to Use Extension Cords

Extension cords are so convenient and you probably have a few in your home, but you will want to remove them, as they are dangerous, especially for inquisitive youngsters. Children just learning to walk an trip over them or pull on them, while those crawling may chew on them, which can result in electrocution.

Use permanent wiring over extension cords. If you don't have enough electrical outputs, consider giving DKP Electrics a call and let us add more outlets to provide your children with a safer alternative.

Watch Children When Near Electrical Equipment

Children's curiosity doesn't only stop at electrical sockets, the microwave or toaster can be just as interesting. When your children are old enough to use these appliances, ensure they are educated on the dangers.

Look for Electrical Hazards

An important electrical safety tip when it comes to your children, is to carry out regular electrical inspections. Look out for overloaded outlets, damaged switches, and frayed wires. Call in the DKP Electrics team to handle any electrical issues quickly, reducing the risk.

Educate Your Children

You are not going to be able to teach a six month old about electricity, but teaching older children about electricity is essential to promoting safety. Teach them how to respect electrical devices, along with the dangers of handling electricity. Ensure they know to ask your permission or assistance if they need help with something that needs to be plugged into the electrics. Also ensure they know what to do should there be an electrical emergency.

Conclusion

Ensuring your home is electrically safe for children in ongoing. You will want to implement our tips listed above to reduce the risk of electrical accidents, providing children with a safe place to grow. If you are unsure if your electrical systems are safe for your family, give DKP Electrics a call and let us carry out an electrical inspection, putting your mind at ease.

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