We want you to be able to use your electrical appliances safely without having to worry. This advice will help you to be safe when using electrical appliances.

• When you buy an electric appliance check for the BEAB seal of approval to make sure it has been tested and approved.
  
• Keep electrical appliances away from water and don’t touch plugs, switches or appliances with wet hands.
  
• Switch off and unplug electrical appliances before cleaning or inspecting them.
  
• Check plugs and flexes regularly to make sure they aren’t split or frayed.
  
• Look out for damage and loose connections.  If you have any problems get them fixed straight away.
  
• Don’t hang anything over convector or fan heaters.
  
• If you’ve got an electric blanket make sure you always follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.  Don’t use it when it’s damp, folded or creased.
  
• Try not to use adaptors and extension leads where possible and don’t plug one adaptor into another.
  
• If you fit a plug yourself, make sure you wire it correctly and always use the right size fuse.
  
• Use short, undamaged flexes and don’t join two pieces of flex together.
  
• If you’re working outside, make sure you use a Residual Current Device (RCD) and don’t use electrical equipment outside if it’s raining.
  
• Use a qualified electrician for any repairs or contact our Home Services on 0845 712 5349.*
  

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