Electricity safety

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We use electricity every day so it's easy to take it for granted. Electricity needs to be treated with caution and used wisely to keep you safe.

To prevent electrical accidents, be aware of the warning signs, including:

A tingling feeling when you touch an appliance or fitting
Appliances or fittings hotter than normal to touch
Fuses frequently blowing or circuit breakers tripping and needing to be reset
Dim or flickering lights
Unusual smells or noises
Scorch marks on plugs or sockets or any electrical appliance or fitting
Power going off in your home unexpectedly
Damaged insulation or fittings – such as cables, flexes, cords, and switches showing exposed wiring

You can also visit the Safe living with electricity website for more information on safe electricity usage in the home.