Safety starts with common sense - Don't overload your outlets.

Safety Tips

There are many common sense things you can do to avoid electrical hazards. Here are just a few examples:

• Contact Burlington Hydro to locate underground wires in your yard BEFORE DIGGING!

• Do not attempt to trim trees near overhead conductors!

• Keep ladders, antennae, kites and poles away from the power lines around and going to the house

• Never touch an electrical appliance or cord when your hands are wet or if you are standing in water

• Never use any electric appliance in the shower. Shocks can be fatal

• Do not touch any electrical conductors that have come down during a storm! CALL BURLINGTON HYDRO (905)332-1851

• Call BURLINGTON HYDRO at (905)332-1851, if you notice abnormal conditions with power lines!

• Outdoor outlets should be weatherproof and protected by a ground circuit interrupter

• Use ONLY weather resistant cords outside

• DON'T place an extension cord in a place where it is likely to be walked on

• NEVER work on appliances while they are plugged in!

• NEVER use damaged cords!

• Replace burned fuses with a new one of the CORRECT SIZE!

• Turn the main switch off to work on electrical appliances!

• Unplug any defective appliance and have it repaired by a professional

• Use ONLY outdoor appliances outdoors

• Keep appliances free from dust, lint and dirt

• If breakers or fuses blow regularly call an electrician

• All electrical renovations MUST be inspected