Dangerous Electrical Items
Electricity kills and injures people every year many are a result of:
- Poorly maintained electrical equipment
- Inappropriate electrical equipment used in unsuitable environments
- Fires started by poorly maintained electrical equipment
- Inappropriate DIY maintenance and ‘enhancements’
- Damaged electrical equipment still in use
Some examples of common dangerous electrical items

plug without cover in 4-wat extension exposing bare connections and wires

4-way extension lead overloaded with appliances, including bear wires.

Pin burnt-out on 13amp plug, very close to causing fire

Pin burnt-out on 13amp plug, very close to causing fire

Unsafe DIY attempt at cable connection with exposed wiring

DIY cable repaired with just insulation tape – very high risk in school environment.

Unsafe DIY cable connection exposing bare wires

Attemped DIY connection with exposed wires – failed.

Iron with dangerous exposed wiring still in use – now failed

Old style UK plug with no insulation on upper half of pins

Wall socket overloaded with adapters and plugs

UK plug with no top or earth for a public photocopier, exposing any user to bare wires.

Dangerous laptop transformer with exposed wiring – failed