Electrical safety

These simple steps can help you avoid accidents:

• always make sure that new electrical appliances carry the label of the British Electrical Approval Board (BEAB) guarantee of safety sign
  
• make sure that plugs are wired correctly and that fuses are working
  
• do not use long flexes
  
• do not have too many items plugged into one socket
  
• check flexes and fittings regularly for worn or damaged parts or loose connections
  
• make sure radiant fires have safety guards
  
• never touch plugs, switches or electrical equipment if you have wet hands
  
• never use portable electrical equipment in the bathroom (except shavers with a special shaver socket)

For more advice on electrical safety, contact your electricity supplier.