It is important to teach your children about the dangers of electricity. Electricians, like us, have a lot of knowledge and experience in this field. We want to pass our knowledge on to you! In this post, we will go over 6 essential electrical safety hacks that will help keep your child safe from electric shock.

At what age should you teach your children about the dangers of electricity?

You should start teaching children about the dangers of electricity at a young age. Electric shock is one of the most common injuries in Canada, so it’s important to teach your child early on how to be safe from electrical shocks and fires.

What are some age appropriate lessons you can teach your child about electricity?

Teach them about the dangers of electricity, and how to be safe around electrical sources. Show them where their breaker box is in your home so they know what to do if they see something out of the ordinary. Electricians are always there for you and have a lot of experience with this topic!

I want to teach my children electrical safety! How do I go about doing that?

As an electrician, we have a lot of knowledge and experience with this topic. We know the dangers of electricity firsthand, so we are always here for you when you need us! In this post, we will teach you how to keep your children safe from electrical shock and fires. Electricians start teaching children about the dangers of electricity at a young age, so it’s important that they learn these lessons early on!

6 electrical safety tips you should teach to your children

Here are the 6 points you should teach your children for their electrical safety.

1. Teach your children not to touch anything that is plugged in

Electricians have to be trained in the dangers of electricity, and we always make sure not to touch anything that is plugged in. Children don’t know what can happen if they do so it’s important for them to learn this lesson early on! Make sure you unplug things before your children go into a room or play with toys near an outlet.

2. Show them how to turn off the power at the breaker box if they see something out of the ordinary

Children are curious, and sometimes they will go unsupervised. If your child notices anything out of the ordinary or sees a sparking wire near an outlet, teach them to turn off the power at the breaker box as soon as possible! Electricians know how to do this without touching anything that is plugged in. We can show you where your breaker box is, and teach you how to operate it as well!

3. Demonstrate how to use a tester or outlet checker when plugging in an appliance

Electricians use tools like a tester or outlet checker to make sure an appliance is safe. Teach your child how to do this by plugging in the device for them, and then checking it with one of these devices before they touch anything that is plugged in

4. Encourage them to ground themselves by touching metal before handling any electrical equipment  

Electricians ground themselves by touching metal before they go near an electrical outlet or wire. Encourage your child to do the same thing so that if there is a power surge, it will not harm them.

5. Stress the importance of staying away from water and electricity sources like sinks, bathtubs, and swimming pools

Electricians know that water and electricity don’t mix. Teach your child to stay away from these sources so they are not in danger of an electric shock. Electricians always know to stay away from water and electricity sources.

6. Explain what fire safety measures they should take if their clothing catches on fire (don’t run around)

Electricians know the dangers of electricity. We also know that when clothing catches on fire, it is important to take safety measures and not run around like people often do in a panic. Teach your child this lesson so they can be safe too.

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