Using electricity safely

Electricity can be dangerous, it can cause electric shocks and fires.

Dangers:
Faulty circuits
Broken appliances
Water and electricity combination
Overused sockets
Damaged insulation
Loose connections
Safety measures:
Check the wiring and plugs of electrical appliances regularly.
Damaged leads must be replaced.
Circuits should be fitted and repaired by an electrician.
You must not touch an electrocuted person before the electricity
supply has been switched off.
Use fuses or circuit breakers.
Static Electricity
 Electric charge attracts (pull something) or
repels (push something).
There are two types of charge positive and
negative.

Everything is made up of atoms. Atoms are made

of protons (positive charge), electrons (negative
charge) and neutrons (uncharged). Normal atoms
have the same amount of electrons and protons.
 When you rub two different materials electrons go from one material
to the other leaving one with positive charge and the other with
negative charge.