Safety Tips for Kids

Keep away from outdoor areas marked with signs that say "Danger" or "Danger High Voltage."

Look up for hydro wires running through or beside trees before you climb.  

Stay clear of overhead power lines and wires.  

Respect utility electrical equipment.  

Fly kites, balloons and model airplanes in wide-open spaces, away from power lines.  

Always try to get inside a building or a car during a lightning storm.  

When disconnecting appliances from electrical outlets, use the plug when you pull it out.  

Remind your parents to replace electrical cords that have cut, broken or cracked insulation.  

Keep electrical cords away from sources of heat.  

Keep electrical cords and appliances away from water. Plug cords into GFCI protected outlets when you're working near a sink or other water source.

When you're changing a light bulb, be sure to turn off the switch or circuit.

Put safety caps on any unused electrical outlets, especially if there are young children in the house.

If there's an electrical fire, call the fire department. Use a dry chemical fire extinguisher or baking soda to douse an electrical fire. If it's safe to do so, unplug the appliance first.  

Call 911 or your local emergency number if you see a person who is receiving an electrical shock and is seized on an appliance or a wire.

  Don't play near electrical stations, equipment, wires, hydro towers or utility poles.  

 Don't climb or play in trees where there are overhead wires nearby.
 

 Don't touch an overhead wire with a pole, stick or other object. Electricity could travel down that object and cause a shock that could kill you.
 

 Don't throw anything at wires or electrical equipment, and don't fasten things to utility poles. Damaged equipment can be very dangerous.
 

 Don't fly kites or other toys near overhead power lines or substations. A string or line that contacts electrical equipment or a power line can cause a shock that could kill you.
 

 Don't stay outside when there's lightning. Avoid wide open spaces and tall trees. If you're swimming, get out of the water.
 

 Don't pull on the cord when you unplug an electrical appliance. Use the plug.
 

 Don't use appliances that have damaged electrical cords — there's a risk of shock.
 

 Don't run cords under carpets.
 

 Don't mix water and electricity. If an electrical cord or appliance is faulty, water will conduct the electricity and increase the risk of shock.
 

 Don't work on light fixtures or appliances without unplugging them or switching off the power. Never put your finger in a light bulb socket.

 Don't poke anything into an electrical outlet.
 

 Don't use water to put out an electrical fire.

 Don't touch someone that is being shocked until the electricity has been turned off.