15 important preventive actions against electricity-related accidents
Posted on: 31/Oct/2017 12:02:34 PM
With the recent onset of the northeast monsoon rainy season in Tamil Nadu, TANGEDCO has taken up an intensive awareness campaign for the public regarding prevention of electricity-related accidents.
15 preventive actions to avoid electricity-related accidents:
- When cutting off the branches of trees or the trees located near the electric equipment/cable/overhead lines, please inform the nearest EB office before commencing the same.
- Do not go near the areas are where transformers, distribution pillar-boxes, and strung electric wires are located.
- If an electric shock is felt with any electrical gadget, wear a rubber footwear and switch off the house electricity main switch. Inform EB office immediately.
- Avoid standing or walking in the water-stagnated areas.
- Never dry clothes by tying the ropes to the electric pole or wires. Ensure that no switches are set up in the wet zones within the house.
- If there is lightning or thunder, seek shelter in a low area away from electric poles, transformers, and the metal conducting wires.
- It is advisable to avoid using electric gadgets such as TV, mixie, grinders, and computer during the moments of lightning/thunder. In case you locate cut electricity wires lying on the road/street, do not touch or step on them. Inform the nearest EB office immediately.
- The buildings are to be constructed to allow sufficient gap in space between the cable/wire route and the buildings. When getting a connection for electric power exceeding 5 kilowatts, ensure that an earth-leakage circuit-breaker is fixed.
- Never use the electricity pole to set up as a support for erecting a ‘pandhal’ or never use them to hang banners/posters.
- Never load or unload goods from the heavy-duty vehicles parked near electric poles or transformers.
- Do not stand near the open window or door during moments of lighting or thunder.
- Do not operate switches with a wet hand.
- Do not tie cattle on the electric pillars/poles.
- Ensure all plug points to be 3-way points, including the earth connection.
- Do not try to douse the fire due to electricity-related causes by dousing water.
