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Safety Tips on Using Electricity

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
Flash 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
Flash Television
  • 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.