Electric Science Y5

Safety Precautions To be Taken When Handling Electric Appliances

Mishandling of electric appliances  Electricity is used almost everywhere in our lives. Almost all electric appliances in homes, schools and offices uses electricity to function.  Mishandling or careless use of electric appliances can cause electric shocks, fires and electrocutions and burns.  We should take safety precautions when using electric applliances.

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a) Do not use appliances with __________________ wires. b) Damaged insulation on wires can also give you an electric _______________ if you touch them. c) Do not __________________ an electric appliance from the socket when there is a fire. d) An insulating material can conduct electricity and cause an electric shock if there is a film ___________________ on it. e) Do not touch switches with wet hands because ________________ conducts electricity. f) Connecting too many plugs to one socket will _______________ the power point.

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