Plug Into Safety With YEC: Electrical Safety Month

QUICK TIPS FROM YOUR CO-OP:

• Don’t over­load out­lets. Over­loaded out­lets can cre­ate fire haz­ards.
• Elec­tric­i­ty and liq­uids nev­er mix. Keep drinks a safe dis­tance away from elec­tri­cal devices.
• Keep your cook­ing sta­tion clear. Don’t place flam­ma­ble items like pothold­ers, nap­kins or dish tow­els near a hot stove.
• Make sure all light bulbs are prop­er­ly rat­ed for the unit or fix­ture.
• Test smoke alarms each month to ensure they’re work­ing prop­er­ly.