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Safety Tips on Using Electricity

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General safety guidelines:

Electrical installations should be inspected, tested and maintained regularly to ensure safety.
Don't try to repair or install electrical wirings or appliances yourself unless you are a registered electrical worker.
Don't use adaptors, plugs or extension units that do not comply with regulations.
Avoid poor contacts when using plugs, adaptors or extension units and watch out for signs of overheating.
Don't overload adaptors and socket outlets.
Don't touch electrical appliances, sockets or switches with wet hands.
Socket outlets installed inside bathrooms must comply with Electricity (Wiring) Regulations.
Fixed electrical appliances should be installed by registered electrical contractor. Don't use electrical appliance with an exposed conductive part which is not earthed.
Don't use defective appliances.
Don't place the flexible cord of electrical appliances close to any hot object.
Allow sufficient space for ventilation to prevent electrical appliances from overheating.
Try to switch off electrical appliances especially those high current demand ones before leaving your premises.
Unplug appliances if they will be idle for a certain period of time.
If appliances operate abnormally or if there are signs of overheating, stop using, switch off power and arrange for inspection and repairs by qualified persons.

Safety Tips for Your Living Room / Bedroom / Study Room :

Electrical Appliances	Safety Tips
Lighting	Place lighting fixtures on a stable surface. Don't place lighting fixtures close to curtains, rugs, clothes, etc. to avoid the risk of fire. Don't touch energized light bulbs to avoid burns. Replace the light bulb only when it is switched off and cool. Don't use light bulbs with power rating exceeding that recommended by the manufacturer to avoid overheating. Stop using the lighting fixture if there are signs of overheating and have it rectified by qualified persons.
Fan	Place the fan at locations where sufficient space is provided for free movement and heat dissipation. Unplug the fan before cleaning and prevent the internal parts from contact with water.
Air Conditioner	Don't connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an air-conditioner. Don't switch on the air-conditioner within three minutes after switching off. The air-conditioner should be maintained regularly by qualified persons.
Television / Plasma Television / Hi-Fi Set / DVD / VCD / Video Recorder	Don't place any vessel containing water on the AV product. Avoid placing AV products in a humid, dusty or hot environment or under direct sunlight. Allow sufficient space for heat dissipation, and avoid covering AV products.
Iron / Steam Iron	Be careful to the residual heat even after unplugging the iron.
Dehumidifier	Don't allow the laundry to drip on a dehumidifier.
Vacuum Cleaner	Unplug the vacuum cleaner when it is not in use.
Mobile Phone Charger	Unplug the charger when it is not in use.
Personal Computer	Allow sufficient space for heat dissipation.
Fax Machine / Printer / Scanner	Allow sufficient space for ventilation.
Heater	Don't connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying a heater. Don't place electric heaters near blankets, clothes, curtains, rugs, sofas, etc. to avoid the risk of fire. Avoid using electric heaters in bathrooms.
Air Cleaner / Air Fresher	Allow sufficient space for ventilation.
Massage Chair	Don't let children use the massage chair alone.
Aromatherapy Lamps / Diffusers	Don't refill the essential oil when it is operating.

Safety Tips for Your Kitchen :

Electrical Appliances	Safety Tips
Refrigerator	Allow sufficient space at the back of a refrigerator for ventilation. Empty and unplug a refrigerator if it is not to be used for a long period of time. If abnormal operating conditions occur, stop using it and arrange for repair by qualified persons.
Rice Cooker	Place a rice cooker on a stable surface. Ensure that there is no fluid seeping into a rice cooker to avoid danger. If the connector of its flexible cord shows signs of overheating, stop using it immediately. Unplug the rice cooker before cleaning and don't immerse it in water. Ensure that the bottom of the rice pan is dry before it is put into the rice cooker. Unplug the rice cooker after using.
Electric Kettle	Don't connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an electric kettle. Make sure an electric kettle operates on a stable surface. Don't expose the connector socket of an electric kettle to water. Unplug the electric kettle before filling water. Don't fill water beyond the maximum level recommended by the manufacturer. Stop using an electric kettle if the connector of its flexible cord shows signs of overheating. Avoid leaving an operating electric kettle unattended. Unplug the electric kettle after use or before cleaning, don't immerse it in water.
Thermo-pot	Make sure a thermo-pot operates on a stable surface. Don't expose the connector socket of a thermo-pot to water. Don't fill water beyond the maximum level recommended by the manufacturer. Stop using a thermo-pot if the connector of its flexible cord shows signs of overheating. Unplug the thermo-pot before cleaning and don't immerse it in water.
Cooker Hood	Clean the cooker hood regularly. Don't allow too much grease accumulated on a cooker hood.
Microwave Oven	Don't put any metal dish into a microwave oven.
Dual-Fuel Cooker	Don't put any inflammable substances near a cooker. Ensure a cooker is cool before cleaning.
Oven / Cooker Oven	Don't connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying an electric cooking appliance.
Hot Plate	Unplug the hot plate when it is not in use. Don't place any inflammable substances close to an operating hot plate. Don't operate a hot plate on a wooden table. Put a heat insulation pad between them.
Toaster / Toaster Snack	Allow sufficient space for ventilation.
Electric Steamer / Electric Slow Cooker / Electric Steaming and Stewing Mug / Coffee Maker / Food Chopper / Food Processor / Juicer / Ice Breaker / Coffee Grinder / Electric Can Opener	Keep children away when it is operating. Unplug the appliance when it is not in use.
Dish Washer	Allow sufficient space for ventilation. Ensure the waste water outlet is connected to the drainage pipe correctly.

Safety Tips for Your Washroom :

Electrical Appliances	Safety Tips
Water Heater	Employ only registered electrical contractors / licensed plumbers for the installation and alteration of the electric water heater including associated pipework and control valves. Ensure that an unvented thermal storage type electric water heater is installed with safety devices. Arrange to have the electric water heater inspected and maintained regularly by qualified persons. Stop using and switch off the power of a water heater immediately if steam is emitting abnormally from the shower or any vent outlet and arranges for repair by qualified persons.
Exhaust Fan	Keep children away when it is in operating.
Washing Machine	Don't connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying a washing machine. Allow sufficient space for heat dissipation. Avoid leaving an operating washing machine unattended. Arrange for regular inspection and maintenance by qualified persons. If abnormal operating conditions occur, stop using it and arrange qualified persons for inspection and repair immediately.
Tumble Dryer	Don't connect other appliances to the socket outlet supplying a dryer. Avoid placing a dryer next to a shower, a water basin or an open window to prevent the machine from being exposed to water. Allow sufficient space for heat dissipation. Don't place any vessel containing water on a dryer. Avoid leaving an operating dryer unattended. Don't exceed the maximum capacity and follow the user manual to set temperature and drying time. Don't dry clothes containing downs, latex, rubber or wax, etc. to minimise the risk of fire. Don't obstruct the outlet vent of a dryer, and clean its air filter regularly. Arrange for regular inspection and maintenance by qualified persons. If abnormal operating conditions occur, stop using it and arrange qualified persons for inspection and repair immediately.
Hair Dryer / Styler	Unplug a hair dryer / styler when it is idling. Don't store a hair dryer / styler until it is cool.
Ceiling-Mounted Dryer	Employ only registered electrical contractors / licensed plumbers for the installation and alteration of the ceiling-mounted dryer according to the installation manual. Arrange for regular inspection and maintenance by qualified persons. If abnormal operating conditions occur, stop using it and arrange qualified persons for inspection and repair immediately. Allow sufficient space around the dryer body for heat dissipation. Don't obstruct the exhaust pipe, water pipe, air supply and air return of a ceiling-mounted dryer.

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