ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• The lamp should be placed on a surface away from any flammable materials.
• Use a bulb that matches the wattage of the lamp
• Use a protector to protect the bulb from breaking if the lamp receives a strong impact.

ELECTRICITY OUTSIDE THE HOME

• Electrical appliances installed outside the house, such as on the porch, must be weatherproof.
• Do not use wiring connectors for neon lights or “flashing” lights.
• Do not use electrical appliances outdoors when the ground is wet unless the equipment has passed the test and is safe to use.
• Do not use wiring connectors for outdoor lights.

ELECTRIC CABLE

• Do not touch the power cable – you may get a shock and severe burns.
• Keep ladders (especially metal ladders) away from power cables.
• Report damaged power cables and mark the area to warn people approaching it.

WARNING SIGN

• Identify electrical problems that exist before shocks and fires occur. Pay attention to the following points:-
• Recurring problems such as disconnected flows or power outages.
• There is a risk of electric shock when you touch electrical equipment.
• Smell of burning rubber coming from electrical appliances.
• The light is flickering. Don't wait until the problem becomes serious. Contact Tenaga Nasional Berhad authorities or a qualified technician.

ELECTRIC SHOCK STATISTICS

• Every year, electric shocks and fires cause hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. A few basic electrical safety tips can reduce your risk.

FLUX AND CIRCUIT DAMAGE

• If a fuse blows or there is a wiring fault that causes the power supply to be cut off, do not return it to its original position. Identify the causes that caused the situation to occur and resolve the problem.
• Every fuse in your home must be sized to handle the electrical load. When you change a fuse, make sure it can handle the circuit.
• Irons and other heating appliances use a lot of electricity. Do not use more than one plug in the same socket or circuit.

CIRCUIT BREAKER (ELCB)

• Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers can reduce the risk of shock when there is a fault in the electrical circuit and equipment by acting faster than a regular fuse breaker. ELCBs are inexpensive and must be installed in every home. Monthly testing should be done by pressing the 'test button'.

ELECTRIC SOCKET

• A three-prong electrical socket is acceptable with one prong larger than the other.
• Make sure your plug fits the electrical socket.
• If there are small children in your home, place safety plastic covers on the sockets they use.

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• The purchased equipment must have a label indicating that the item has been approved during testing by SIRIM.
• Keep electrical appliances that produce heat such as irons at least 1 meter away from curtains, furniture and any flammable equipment.
• Make sure that plugs are not installed on small appliances such as toasters and coffeemakers when not in use.
• Provide sufficient air space around electrical components such as computers and stereo systems to prevent excessive heat build-up.

WIRING/CONNECTOR

• Use wiring according to the rate.
• Replace damaged wiring.
• Make sure the connection is not obstructing the path or hidden under the carpet.
• Use connectors approved by SIRIM