Electricity & Water
Don't mix
electricity and water.
Water can conduct electricity from a
faulty wire or appliance, and wet skin can significantly decrease your
resistance to electricity. Follow these tips:
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Keep electrical appliances and toys away from water. Never use a radio near
bathtubs, sinks, or showers, unless it is battery-operated.
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When you are wet, standing in water, or have wet hands, never touch electric
cords, switches, or appliances.
Use GFCIs.
Be sure outlets near water sources have ground
fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) to protect you against shock. If your
outlets don't have them, use portable GFCIs. Some new appliances like hair
dryers have GFCIs incorporated into their wiring and offer equivalent
protection to outlet GFCIs. Keep electrical appliances and cords away from
water and wet hands.
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