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