Essential Electricity Safety Tips from MEPCO for Public

Electricity is an essential part of our daily lives, but it can also be dangerous if not handled with care, especially during rainy seasons. MEPCO urges everyone to take necessary precautions to stay safe and protect themselves, their loved ones, and even their pets from potential electrical hazards. Here’s a friendly guide to help you navigate these risks and conserve energy in your household.

Electricity can be dangerous, but with a little caution, you can stay safe:

• Report Hazards Immediately: If you notice any electrical pole leaking current or see a fallen wire, don’t hesitate! Inform the nearest electricity complaint center right away. Keep everyone, especially children, at a safe distance until the professionals arrive to fix the issue.
• Avoid Using Electricity Cables for Hanging Clothes: Electricity cables are not meant for drying clothes. Instead, use a cotton cord, especially during wet seasons when electric currents can travel through metallic wires.
• Keep Animals Away from Poles: Never tie animals to electricity poles or their supporting wires. This could prevent a tragic accident waiting to happen.
• Steer Clear of Water: If you see water that might have come into contact with a live wire, stay away, and keep others, including pets, away too. Wait for the electricity staff to address the situation.

Taking a few simple precautions can make a big difference in your safety:

• Use Proper Plugs and Switches: Always use three-pin plugs for electrical devices like irons, washing machines, refrigerators, and air conditioners. Make sure the third pin is properly earthed to avoid electric shocks.
• Dry Your Hands First: Never touch switches, plugs, or any metallic part of electrical appliances with wet hands. Always make sure your hands, clothes, and shoes are dry.
• Switch Off Before Unplugging: Turn off electrical appliances before removing the plug. Don’t pull the wire to unplug; instead, gently remove the plug itself.
• Keep Kids Safe: Don’t let children handle plugs or move running fans, especially during the wet monsoon season. It’s always better to be cautious with young ones around.
• No Bare Wires: Ensure that all wires and joints in your home or workplace are properly insulated. Replace any worn-out wiring promptly to prevent accidents.
• In Case of an Emergency: If someone gets caught in a live wire, use a dry bamboo stick or wooden rod to free them. Never touch the person directly, as this could result in electrocution.

Being energy-efficient not only helps the environment but also reduces your electricity bill:

• Turn Off Unnecessary Appliances: Make it a habit to switch off lights, fans, and other appliances when they’re not in use.
• Use Energy-Efficient Lighting: Replace conventional bulbs with fluorescent or mercury vapor lamps. They use less power and last longer.
• Capacitors and Circuit Breakers: Ensure your fans and motors have the correct size capacitors, and always use MCBs (Miniature Circuit Breakers) with air conditioners for safety and efficiency.
• Be Careful with Kite Flying: Avoid flying kites near electricity lines, especially during the rainy season. Wet kite strings can conduct electricity, leading to dangerous situations and even power outages for large areas.

By following these simple yet effective tips, you can keep yourself, your family, and your community safe from electrical hazards while also conserving energy. 

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