People throughout the United States of America are currently observing National Electrical Safety Month, an annual event that aims to raise awarness of electrical hazards and the potentially tragic consequences thereof. National Electrical Safety Month is organised by the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), and the initiative has been recognised by, among others, US president Barack Obama. In a message bearing his signature, the president highlights many of the hazards that accompany the use of electricity, going on to state that "it is up to all of us to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and our homes, schools, and workplaces from the dangers of electrical hazards."
While National Electrical Safety Month is an American observance, we at Label Source think that the whole world could benefit from marking the date and thinking a little harder about electrical safety. The closest thing we have in the UK seems to be Electrical Fire Safety Week (held each year in November), but this is both shorter and more specifc than the American initiative. Throughout the month of May, we'll be doing all we can to improve everybody's attitude towards electrical safety, and we'd be thrilled if everybody reading this did the same!
Here are just a few of the ways to boost electrical safety in your home and workplace:
- Leave electrical work to qualified professionals
- Abide by the manufacturer's safety instructions when using electrical appliances
- Use the appropriate safety signs and warning labels to identify electrical hazards
- Keep your electrical cables in good condition and label them to prevent accidents
From now until the end of the month, we'll be using the #ElectricalSafetyMonth hashtag on Twitter and other social networks. Follow @LabelSourceUK now to keep up with our latest posts!
