{"id":6193,"date":"2020-11-24T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T08:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/12-consejos-para-mejorar-la-seguridad-electrica-en-el-hogar\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T08:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T08:38:19","slug":"tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Tips to improve electrical safety at home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this article we are gonna talk about how to <strong>electrical safety at home<\/strong>. Follow the following <strong>safety regulations at home<\/strong> and tips to guarantee the safety of all electrical installations at home, in your community or in your company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a351e2c3faef\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">INDEX<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #444444;color:#444444\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a351e2c3faef\" checked \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-and-avoid-electric-shocks-at-home\" >Tips to improve electrical safety and avoid electric shocks at home<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#1-push-the-test-button-of-the-differential-switch-in-the-switch-room-at-least-once-a-year\" >1. Push the test button of the differential switch in the switch room at least once a year<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#2-if-you-live-in-an-old-house-and-the-fuses-blow-you-should-find-out-why-before-changing-them\" >2. If you live in an old house and the fuses blow, you should find out why before changing them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#3-avoid-making-connections-in-multiple-sockets\" >3. Avoid making connections in multiple sockets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#4-it-is-convenient-to-disconnect-the-portable-appliances-after-using-them\" >4. It is convenient to disconnect the portable appliances after using them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#5-if-you-need-to-handle-an-appliance-disconnect-it-first\" >5. If you need to handle an appliance, disconnect it first<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#6-to-manipulate-an-installation-it-must-be-done-without-voltage\" >6. To manipulate an installation, it must be done without voltage.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#7-disconnect-the-circuit-breaker-before-replacing-a-blown-bulb\" >7. Disconnect the circuit breaker before replacing a blown bulb<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#8-if-an-appliance-is-bypassed-and-gives-a-cramp-unplug-it-immediately-and-call-a-technician\" >8. If an appliance is bypassed and gives a cramp, unplug it immediately and call a technician<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#9-the-combination-of-water-and-electricity-makes-both-the-kitchen-and-the-bathroom-one-of-the-most-dangerous-areas-of-the-house\" >9. The combination of water and electricity makes both the kitchen and the bathroom one of the most dangerous areas of the house<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#10-try-not-to-arouse-the-interest-of-children-because-of-loose-plugs-or-cables\" >10. Try not to arouse the interest of children because of loose plugs or cables<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#11-to-plug-in-unplug-in-and-connect-always-keep-your-hands-dry\" >11. To plug in, unplug in and connect, always keep your hands dry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#12-never-pull-the-cord\" >12. Never pull the cord<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#13-never-use-worn-or-damaged-cables\" >13. Never use worn or damaged cables.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-at-home\/#14-do-not-place-cables-under-carpets-or-surfaces-that-will-support-any-weight\" >14. Do not place cables under carpets or surfaces that will support any weight<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tips-to-improve-electrical-safety-and-avoid-electric-shocks-at-home\"><\/span>Tips to improve electrical safety and avoid electric shocks at home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-push-the-test-button-of-the-differential-switch-in-the-switch-room-at-least-once-a-year\"><\/span><strong>1. Push the test button of the differential switch in the switch room at least once a year<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If pressing does not trigger the lever, it is faulty. In this case, you are not protected. It is recommended that all the people who live together or who use the same space to know where the meter room is located and know how the power can be turn off or how it can be reconnected in case the home power fails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-if-you-live-in-an-old-house-and-the-fuses-blow-you-should-find-out-why-before-changing-them\"><\/span><strong>2. If you live in an old house and the fuses blow, you should find out why before changing them<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you have a problem with your <a title=\"electrical installation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/en\/component-electrical-panel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electrical installation<\/a>, for your electrical safety, call an installer authorised by the <a title=\"European commision\" href=\"https:\/\/energy.ec.europa.eu\/index_en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Industrial and Energy Department<\/a> of your province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1936 lazyload\" alt=\"CONSEJOS GENERALES PARA LA SEGURIDAD DEL HOGAR-3\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-31.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1936 lazyload\" alt=\"CONSEJOS GENERALES PARA LA SEGURIDAD DEL HOGAR-3\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-31.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-31-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-31-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-31-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-avoid-making-connections-in-multiple-sockets\"><\/span><strong>3. Avoid making connections in multiple sockets<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use one socket for each application, not T-branches or thieves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6194 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/SCONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR.jpg\" style=\"object-position:47% 72%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"47% 72%\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6194 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/SCONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR.jpg\" style=\"object-position:47% 72%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"47% 72%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/SCONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/SCONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/SCONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/SCONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4-it-is-convenient-to-disconnect-the-portable-appliances-after-using-them\"><\/span><strong>4. It is convenient to disconnect the portable appliances after using them<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before starting up a new appliance, check the electrical power contracted and read the instructions for the appliance to ensure maximum electrical safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also advise you to <strong>place household appliances that can overheat such as stoves, televisions with enough separation from the wall<\/strong> so that the air can flow a little and avoid overheating that can cause fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5-if-you-need-to-handle-an-appliance-disconnect-it-first\"><\/span><strong>5. If you need to handle an appliance, disconnect it first<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before disconnecting an electrical appliance, check that it is dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-to-manipulate-an-installation-it-must-be-done-without-voltage\"><\/span><strong>6. To manipulate an installation, it must be done without voltage.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To do this you will have to disconnect the differential switch (ID) and check that there is no voltage in the circuit on which you are going to operate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6109 lazyload\" alt=\"electrical safety\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cables-para-instalaciones-electricas-domesticas.jpg\" style=\"object-position:48% 31%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 31%\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6109 lazyload\" alt=\"electrical safety\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cables-para-instalaciones-electricas-domesticas.jpg\" style=\"object-position:48% 31%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 31%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cables-para-instalaciones-electricas-domesticas.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cables-para-instalaciones-electricas-domesticas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cables-para-instalaciones-electricas-domesticas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cables-para-instalaciones-electricas-domesticas-624x416.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7-disconnect-the-circuit-breaker-before-replacing-a-blown-bulb\"><\/span><strong>7. Disconnect the circuit breaker before replacing a blown bulb<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When changing the bulb, it is important that it is switched off to avoid accidents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8-if-an-appliance-is-bypassed-and-gives-a-cramp-unplug-it-immediately-and-call-a-technician\"><\/span><strong>8. If an appliance is bypassed and gives a cramp, unplug it immediately and call a technician<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure electrical safety never use appliances with stripped cables, broken plugs, damaged sockets or sockets that have been disconnected from their sockets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9-the-combination-of-water-and-electricity-makes-both-the-kitchen-and-the-bathroom-one-of-the-most-dangerous-areas-of-the-house\"><\/span><strong>9. The combination of water and electricity makes both the kitchen and the bathroom one of the most dangerous areas of the house<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, to avoid unnecessary risks, we must bear in mind some essential rules: in the kitchen, try to use the electrical appliances far from the sink area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-try-not-to-arouse-the-interest-of-children-because-of-loose-plugs-or-cables\"><\/span><strong>10. Try not to arouse the interest of children because of loose plugs or cables<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep them out of their reach and do not manipulate them in front of them. Do not leave electrical appliances unattended within their reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6208 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/enchufes-y-ninos-1024x567.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6208 lazyload\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/enchufes-y-ninos-1024x567.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/enchufes-y-ninos-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/enchufes-y-ninos-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/enchufes-y-ninos-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/enchufes-y-ninos-624x346.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/enchufes-y-ninos.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11-to-plug-in-unplug-in-and-connect-always-keep-your-hands-dry\"><\/span><strong>11. To plug in, unplug in and connect, always keep your hands dry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you are using electrical appliances, do not be barefoot or have your feet or hands wet, so it is recommended to put on shoes before being in contact with any device connected to electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1937 lazyload\" alt=\"keep your hands dry with electricity\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-21.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1937 lazyload\" alt=\"keep your hands dry with electricity\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-21.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-21-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-21-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/CONSEJOS-GENERALES-PARA-LA-SEGURIDAD-DEL-HOGAR-21-624x468.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12-never-pull-the-cord\"><\/span><strong>12. Never pull the cord<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To unplug an appliance, pull the body of the insulating plug.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13-never-use-worn-or-damaged-cables\"><\/span>13. Never use worn or damaged cables.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the smallest damage to a wire can cause an accident, so it should be thrown away immediately and replaced with a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6201 lazyload\" alt=\"cable electrico desgastado\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cable-electrico-desgastado-1024x567.jpg\" style=\"object-position:48% 64%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 64%\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-6201 lazyload\" alt=\"cable electrico desgastado\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cable-electrico-desgastado-1024x567.jpg\" style=\"object-position:48% 64%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"48% 64%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cable-electrico-desgastado-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cable-electrico-desgastado-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cable-electrico-desgastado-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cable-electrico-desgastado-624x346.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/cable-electrico-desgastado.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14-do-not-place-cables-under-carpets-or-surfaces-that-will-support-any-weight\"><\/span>14. Do not place cables under carpets or surfaces that will support any weight<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over time the cable can be damaged and could cause a fire<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this article we are gonna talk about how to electrical safety at home. Follow the following safety regulations at home and tips to guarantee the safety of all electrical installations at home, in your community or in your company. Tips to improve electrical safety and avoid electric shocks at home 1. 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