@ ZS. rea UNTAMED TATEC recommends performing a HOME ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECK Sal every 6 months. Date. complated: Next Check-up:In All Rooms Lights Thiee Prong Adapters Bectrical Cords Biectric Outlets and Switches Outlets with Ground Fault Circuit interrupters Fuse Box Grcuit Breaker Box Inthe Kitchen Counter Top Appliances Large Appliances Outside of Your Home Outlets Bectrical Garden Tools Extension Cords Used OutdoorsIn ALL Rooms © check Lights a) LD check each lightin the room, NO: Replacethe bulb with the correct A bulb thatisarhigher wattage than induding lamps and ceiling wattage bulb, you arent sure, usea recommended mayoverhent the light fixture, fictures. [seach bulb the bulb 60 watts or less. For unmarked: wiring ornearby combustible materials, appropriate wattageforits ceiling fixtures with miniawre bulbs, leading wa fire. fecture? use 25 wattbulbs, G Check 3-Prong Adapters O Areproperly grounded INO; Always connectthe grounding — The grounding featureprovided bya Sprong adaptersusedto —wireormetaltabontheadapterta —_3-prongedlapter fare 2-prong outlet ka attach power cords with the centerscrewonthe outlet cover. safetyfeature designed to lessenthe riskaf 3.prong plugs to older fireor shock in case of an appliance fault. 2 prong outlets? NEVER defeat the adapters grounding feature or break the ground pin froma 3 prong plug. (% check Fuse Box (No fuse box? Check your Grcuit Breaker Box.) (1) Arefuses thecomect siefor NO: Install the correct size. Ifeomect The wrong sizefusecan allow tao much the circuit? size isunkmown, have anelectrician —currentto flowand cause the wiring to identifyand label the size tobe used. overheat, creating fre hazard. OR (%) check Circuit Breaker Box 1 tferound Fault cireuit NO: Test GFCs monthly. GFCis must be operating properly to protect interrupter (GFCI) Totest Push the test button. The against electrocution. They can fl without breakers are installed are breakerhandle shouldge to the showing any sign of failure so regular they tested periodically? middle or off position. testing may save your life. By installing (NoterThese are similarte —Toreser: Move thelbreakerhandle ta SFCIs youareredueingyourrisk ofeleeric the GFClsusedin outlets) the offpositionandthentotheon shock position. ‘A defective GF circuit breaker should bbe replaced by a qualified electrician.G Gheck Electrical Cords (including those on lamps and extension cords) and Entertainment Equipment (TVs, DVD players, computers, etc.) CO Isanycordfrayed cracked or YES: Replace all damaged Damaged cords may have otherwise damaged? cordsor replace equipment. _expased live wires that can be shock and fre hazards. 1 Isanycord placed where it YES: Move all cordssotheyare Cordsplaced in thepath of traffic might ba stapped on? out of tha path offoot traffic. _arettrigping hazards. Cords can be damaged when stepped on, creating a fre or shock hazard, CO Isanypiece offurniture orrug YES: Movecordsorfuriture Heavy weightsor traffic can resting on anelectrical cord? so.cords arenot covered, damage cords,crushing insulation ar breaking wire strands, creating a fire or shock hazard. 1 Wsany cord tightly wrapped ‘YES: Unwrap cords. Wrapped cords trap heat that normally around any object? escapes foase cords, which can fead to melting or weakening af insulation. [ Aeconds attached to anything ‘YES: Remove any nails and/or ‘Nails andstaples can tear or crush the (wall baseboard,etc)with malls staples and replace damaged insulation ar cut the wires inside, ‘or wirestaples? cords, ‘Presenting fie or shock hazard. 1 Aveall extensions cords NO: Use safetycovers that fill Chiloren-can be shocked or seriously equippedwith safatycoverson — thaslots of evary unused outlet. _bumed when they play with uncovered the unused outlets? outlets 1D Isany extension cord being used YES: Havenew outlatsinstalled Extension cords are not as safe as ona permanent basis? ‘where needed or move permanent housewiring, Installed appliance closerto an outlet. wiring can camy more cumrent ane is ‘protected from accidental damage that could cause shockor ire. 1 sal the entertainment NO: Moveequipmentsaithas Blocking airflow to equipment can equipment placed so thatalrcan room to"breathe." Avoid cause overheating and apossible fre freely crculate around it? ‘enclosing equipmentin a hazard. (Refer to the owner's manual abinet without proper openings for guidance) and da not store papers around equipment. 1 ball the equipmentin a dry NO: Relocate equipmentaway Mixing electricity andwatercan resutt location.free of any sourcaof from water source such as plants ina serious shock orfire hazard. water, including rain, leaks, and spills? and aquariums,© Check Hectrical Outlets and Switches LD Mehildrenare present, do all NO: Purchase ssfety covers for (Children can suffer serious shock and Unused cutlets have safety allunused outlets, bum injures ifthey insert objectsinto covers? outlets D7 Areal outlets and switches NO: Havean slectidan check Improperly operating outlets orswitches: working properly? ‘the outlets and switches. ‘may indicate that an unsafe wiring condition arists Aloasescrew holding a wire oF awocn out switctrcan feadto electrical arcing, avesheating.or fire, 1 Areall outlets and switches cool NO: Make sure appliancesare Unusually warm outlets or switches tothe touch? not overloading the outlet. Stop may indicate anunsafe wiring using themuntilan electrician condition enists suchas loose checks theproblem. electrical cannectionthatcan starta fre. (Somedimmer switches may become warm during normal use) 1 Doallelectrical plugs fitsnugly NO: Have theoutletreplaced. —-_Loose-fitting plugs can couse into all outs? ‘overheating and fires. A ose ‘connecian cannot camry much current withoert getting hot (0 Doalloutiets havefaceplates NO: Install faceplates. Exposed wiringis a shock hazard. ‘coveringall wiring? ‘Children may stick objects into an electrical outet thatisnatcovered with opiate. G Check Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Protected Outlets mandates the use of GFCI receptacles for: a Do you check all your GFCI outlets regularly? ANIGFCI receptacles have a manual TEST button anda RESET button. in addition there isan LED that Iindicatesthat there is power tothe receptacle, Do you have GFCI outlets installed inyour a a a a Kitchen-to serve countertops Garage Locations within 1.8 m6 ft) of outside-edige of wet bar sink, laundry or utility sinks. Alloutdoorreceptacies. NO: Test every GFClonce.a month according to manufacturer's instructions. you do not have the instructions fallow this procedu 1) Plug a lightinto the outlet andi turn iton. 2) Pressthetest button. Didthe light go out? IFnot, replace ‘the GFCL 3) Press the reset button, Did the light come back on? Ifnot, replacethe GFC. GFCIscan prevent electrocutions 50. make sure they're wotking. The Electrical Inspectorate Division ao ooo gg Kitchens, (tosenve countertop surfaces including islands and eninsulas) jathrooms, ‘Outdoor receptactes Laundry, utility, wet bar, and sini sinks (a ace whhin Lam [etotd ‘outside edge ofthe sink) Porches frormassage bathtubs, Spas tedertabe a Swimming PoolsIn the Kitchen © check Counter Top Appliances D1 Are all counter top appliances unplugged when not in use? NO: Unplug when notin use. Unattended, piugged-in appliances ‘may create an unnecessary risk offre, [Are all applisnce cords paced so they will not come in contact with ahot surface (egvoven, range burner, toaster)? NO: Relocate conds away from all heat sources, (Cards can melt or burntiom excess ‘heat, This can expose wires,wrhich couldlead to anebetrical shock or fie. [Are allapplisnces located away NO: Relocate away from the ‘Mixing electricy andwatercan from thesink? sink area. If you can‘ relocate vesutt nan electric shock or fire ‘them,make sure the appliances hazard. Counter top appliancescan are plugged into GFCkprotected be accidentatly knocked into the sink ‘outlets. sr sprayed with water Using a CFC seduces the chance of asericus shock orelectrocution, G Check Large Appliances Cl Have you ever received evena YES: Donottouch theappliance shock indicatesan extremely slightshock (otherthanone —_untilithasbeen checked byan ——_‘hazardouswaring condition. There from static electricity) from ary electrician. Tunthepoweroffta ~—_-may bean internal electrical shot appliance? ‘theappliance stthe dreuit breaker. arground fault that could sericusty injure someone wha simply touches theapplance. Cl isthetop of, and area above, the cooking rangefres of combustibles (2g.potholders, papes plastic utensils)? NO: Remaveall possible Using the range area far storage of combustibles may result in fires orgs = - , In All Bathrooms Cp cheek Seal Fler tree Appliances halrdeyers, cna ing rare, elerfricracars) tc) C1 Are all appliances unplugged when notin use? Ci Are all appliances in good condition? Thatis,are they working the same with no signs of damaged wiring or parts? (smoke. sparks, and noises, etc) NO: Unplugall smallappliances ‘when notin use. ‘orhave repaired. Even when tumed off plugged-in electricalappliances may cause a ‘shock hazard ifthey fall into water. Sometimesa wom switch may tum an with no one touching it Irregular operation isa sign af damage to electrical parts Damaged appliances ar become a shockor fire hazard, @ Check Electric Garden Tools (lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, weed trimmers, etc.) [1 Areall power cords in good ‘condition (e.g, no cracks, exposed wires,etc)? NO: Have damaged cords replaced by a qualified repair facility. ‘Damaged cords thathave exposed vwites are shock and fire hazards, especialy outdoors when in contact with moisture and the ground, [1] Areteats in good condition and NO: Discard them,orhave the fapower tool snot operating as ‘operatingproperly? Dothey tools repaired by a-qualified repair youwould expect, tisusuallya sign functi sistentmanner facility. ‘af damage. Damaged toais can and show no signs of damaged beaomea shock orfire hazard when ‘wiring or parts? vwiting,motors, or other electrical arts begin to wearout oF fail. [D Arecorded electric power YES: Avoidusing corded tol8IN an eiectric ol inwaterisa tools used around pondsor © damporwetlocations. Fatool —otential sec moc ution hazard, ‘other wet or damp areas? ‘gets wet.unplug itbefore touching Een double insulated tools can it. Letitdry thoroughly. Ifthe tool beromedangerousifthey getwet, wasimmersedhaveittesed ta cing GFCpmtaction can reduce qualified repaircenterbeforetrying pe vikof injury. touse itagain, Oruse battery powered tools if possible,(© Ghee Extension Cords Used Outdoors [are extension corismarked NO: Replace with extension.cords Cords made fo indoor use will not specifically foreutdooruse? © marked for outdoor use. withstand the temperature, humidity, sand mechanicalstresses of outdoor use. Indoor cords aremare easly damaged sand could become fre or shock hazards when used outdoors [Are 3-prong extension cords NO: Obtain 3-prong extension ‘Products with 3;prong plugs aredesigned arcilable and being used cords with proper grounding to lowertherisk of eect shock Using a ‘with the grounded (3-prong)—G-prong plugsand threesiot 5 prong productwith a2 prong plugsonoutdoorproducts? outlets}. ‘extension cord efiminates the protection ‘and increases the likelihood of electrocution or fire the tool hasan ‘internal electrical faut: TRINIDAD AND TORO ELECTRICITY COMMISION ‘Ne