Winter Electrical Safety Tips

Portable Space Heaters:

• Keep drapes, clothing, and other flammable objects a safe distance away
• Plug directly into the outlet -avoid using extension cords
• Place in a secure area where they won’t be bothered or kicked causing a fire hazard
• Keep in a dry area to avoid shock risk and corrosion
• Make sure the plug fits in the outlet snug and secure
• Do not run cords under carpet or rugs -this will cause the cord to overheat
• Never leave a space heater unsupervised
• Always turn off and UNPLUG when not in use
• Electric blankets and heating pads should not be used at the same time
• Check cords for wear before plugging in
• Unplug the heating pad before getting into bed to avoid overheating and fire risk
• Do not tuck heating blankets under mattresses or place other covers on top
• Avoid folding the heating blanket while it’s on
• Make sure your heating blanket has a mechanism to shut off if overheating occurs