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Electrical Safety

A new approach to keep kids and electricity apart with hopes to prevent children from being injured by electricity.

Electrical Safety Tips

This list of home electrical safety tips will help to safeguard your family against potential hazards.

Home Electrical Wiring Safety Checklist

This Home Electrical Wiring Safety Checklist will help you protect your home, your family, and your life.

This electrical safety advisory is to help you understand that electrical systems are to be treated with utmost respect and every provision must me made to assess each task before proceeding to perform any work.

Electrical Safety Topics

Electrical safety tips start with prevention as the Key. By implementing a few electrical safety tips you will be reducing your risk of property damage and personal harm.

Home Electrical Extension Cords

Safeguard your family against the hazards associated with extension cords. Problems associated with home electric extension cords occur far too often. Here are some tips about home electric extension cords.

Fire Extinguishers Safe for the Home

When used properly, a portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or controlling it until the fire department arrives.

Home Holiday Safety Tips

Great home safety ideas during holiday and anytime.

Home Safety Tips

These home safety tips will help prevent unnecessary problems for you and your family.

Outdoor Decorating and Lighting Safety

Guidelines for outdoor lighting safety.

Hanging Christmas Lights

Dave gives some tips about how to install christmas lights and holiday decorations.

Christmas Time Safety Tips

How to have a safer home this Christmas Season. The following is a list of topics for your consideration.

Christmas Time Electrical Safety

Christmas time electrical safety is essential to prevent accidents during the holiday season. This article helps guide you and your family with some basic precautions, then supplies links to more safety information. Lets all have a Safe Christmas Holiday Season.

Christmas Tree Fire Prevention

Your Christmas can be safe when following a few steps of prevention as you practice these Christmas Tree Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety Tips.

Home Emergency Preparedness

Being prepared before an electrical failure is your best defense. This article explains the importance of an Home Electrical Emergency Failure Kit and what it should include.

Winter Storm Warning

Winter storms can catch us totally unprepared and can leave without electricity, telephones and internet connections for days.

Safety Gift Ideas

Give a gift of safety for the home or travel to show you really care, they will remember you for it.

Construction Site Safety

Planning any project is extremely important, now matter what size. This article will help you through the planning process.

Vermiculite Attic Insulation

Information about Vermiculite Attic Insulation and possible hazards.

Asbestos Public Health Statement

This public health statement tells you about asbestos and the effects of exposure.

Avoiding Asbestos Contamination

A word of caution about asbestos-contamination and asbestos products, their removal, and the dangers of diseases like mesothelioma.

Safe Practices With Aluminum Electrical Wiring

Safe Practices with Aluminum Electrical Wiring.

Asbestos Frequently Asked Questions

This fact sheet answers the most frequently asked health questions about asbestos.

A Guide to Home Mold and Moisture

Information about the hazards of Mold in the Home.

The Poor Little Mouse

Electricity can be extremely dangerous. The same thing that killed this Poor Little Mouse can kill anyone.

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Electrical Project Skill Level:
The skill level for home electrical wiring must be identified for each specific project which will require training and experience. Electrical Repairs and Circuit Wiring is Best Performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, a Voltage Tester and a Multi Meter.
Personal Safety:
Home projects and electrical construction of all types and sized require taking all safety precautions for personal protection with regard to environmental hazards including hazardous materials and tool safety. Read and understand all materials and instructions related to the project materials, tools and other components before proceeding.
Estimated Time:
Depends on the specific project, persons level of experience, ability to work with tools and electrical circuit wiring, and the available access to the project area.
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Identify the electrical circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials for home wiring projects should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
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