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Inspect electrical cords and plugs regularly, discard them it they are worn or frayed
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Never pull the cord to remove the plug from a socket; this can wear the cord and increase the risk of a short circuit and a fire; can also creates a shock hazard
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Eliminate octopus connections; plugging multiple cords into a single socket can overload the circuit
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Never break off the third prong on a plug - always replace two pronged sockets with three pronged sockets
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Never use extension cords as permanent wiring
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Never lay electrical cords under carpets
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Always keep electrical cords away from sources of heat and water
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Always use safety plugs in unused outlets to protect children
