It is very important to know about electrical safety. From time to time, lectures are given to clients by the best emergency electricians London on electrical safety. Most of the accidents that occur in homes and buildings as a whole are as a result of failure to depict proper electrical safety. The incidents that arise from a failed electrical appliance can be fatal. This is why we have put up this guide on the do’s and don’ts for electrical safety in a property.

A huge part of the work done in constructing a building is allocated to wiring. From wiring of telephone wires, hard drives and computers across multi floors in buildings, to switches and outlets and electrical appliances, the use of wires in both residential and commercial buildings are numerous. It then becomes vital for all occupants of a building to get the basic knowledge of electrical safety.

Things You Should Do

• Before commencing any form of repair on an appliance, or servicing the appliance, unplug it from the power supply.


• Ensure that you always keep your hands dry and the area around the electrical equipment you are handling.


• Do not handle any electrical appliance carelessly. Treat every electrical device like there is live current in it.


• Identify the location of circuit breakers and the fuse box of your home, so that you can quickly turn them off in case of an emergency.


• Make sure that all unused sockets and outlets in the home are safely covered.


• Reduce the amount of usage of electrical equipment in cold rooms or rooms that are condensed.


• If a cord is cracked or damaged, replace it. If the protective layer of a wire has been exposed, do not use tapes to try and manage the broken cord. An exposed wire is dangerous and should be dealt with immediately.


• If possible, use only one hand to operate electrical equipment. Operate with one hand and keep the other hand in your pockets or at your sides and away from any conductive material. With this method, if there is a case of electrocution, the chance of a current passing through the chest will be greatly minimised.


• Keep all electrical circuit contact points enclosed to avoid accidental contacts.

Things You Should Not Do

• Mind the kind of clothing you wear when working on electrical equipment. Avoid wearing metallic materials, instead, wear non-conductive clothing like shoes with insulated soles and insulated gloves.


• Do not keep electrical appliances close to a water source, or store liquid close to an outlet where the appliance can have contact with water as this can be very unsafe.


•  Once an electrical circuit is energised, do not touch it.


• If during an electrical work, someone comes in contact with an active conductor, avoid making contact with the person or the conductor. Doing this can cause a flow of charge through you. Instead, locate the main power supply and disconnect it, then unplug the equipment with a material that is not conductive.


• Avoid using metallic materials to poke at sockets and outlets. The metal in your material can cause a charge to flow through the socket. 


• Do not overload an electrical outlet by plugging in too many facilities to it.

Adhering to these simple rules and regulations can keep you safe from the possible electrical hazards that can occur around you. Do not ignore these tips. Most times, the accidents that occur from electrical equipments are as a result of failing to stick to these simple rules. You can always rely on Electric Works London for more information and helpful tips to ensure your safety.

Asides these rules, there are numerous vital electrical safety codes to live by. You can always contact a London based emergency electrician in the case of an electrical problem in your home or place of residence. Before beginning any electrical job, ensure that you are well skilled and have a basic knowledge on the appliance, its working principle, the fault and the necessary steps that must be taken to fix the problem. If while doing a job, you get stuck or confused, do well to contact one of our experts to help you out to prevent damages.