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How safe is your home?

This electric home safety checklist will help you identify potential hazards around your home.

• Electric cords are in good condition.
• Electric outlets are not overloaded with lots of plugs.
• Electric cords do not run under rugs or furniture legs or near hot appliances.
• Electric appliances are used away from water.
• People carry appliances by the handle, not the cord.
• A multipurpose fire extinguisher is kept in the house.
• All danger and warning signs are read and carefully followed.
• Electric appliances that can get hot—such as heaters, toasters, and lightbulbs—are kept away from things that can burn.
• Safety caps are inserted in outlets when small children are around.
• Small appliances are turned off and/or unplugged when people leave home.
• All extension cords, lights, and appliances used outdoors are labeled for outdoor use.

Explore different areas of your home to make sure it is safe with this home safety checklist.

*Note: home safety checklist requires Acrobat 6.0, Adobe Reader 6.0 or later to view it. Download a free version of it here.