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MEDIA KIT
Don’t
• Overload a single electrical outlet.
• Use an over-rated fuse for an appliance.
• Trail wiring on the fl oor, under the carpet or through
doors and windows. The wiring can become damaged
& damp.
• Allow electric cords to contact hot surfaces (e.g. hot
irons) and corrosive chemicals (e.g. acids).
• Don’t overload outlets or motors.
• Don’t let grease, dust, or dirt build up on machinery.
• Don’t place cords near heat or water.
• Don’t run electrical cords along the fl oor, under rugs
and carpets or through doors where they can be
damaged.
• Don’t touch anything electric with wet hands.
• Don’t put anything but an electrical plug into an electrical
outlet.
• Don’t use temporary wiring in place of permanent
wiring.
Children playing with matches and other lighting apparatus
Children are naturally curious and will play with matches and lighting
apparatus such as lighters, if these are left within their reach.
You have a responsibility to ensure the following:
• Don’t leave matches and other lighting apparatus within
children’s reach.
• Forbid any child to play with fi re, whether indoors or
outdoors.
• Explain and teach them the dangers of playing with fi re.