The dangers of electricity for children and the importance of creating a safe home so that your little one becomes more free when playing. Of course you don’t want your little one to be the next victim, do you? Therefore, so that bad things do not happen to your child, you should follow these tips to keep children safe from electrical hazards:
1. Use the socket cover
Sockets are generally located near the floor and within reach of children. Placement of sockets that are easy to reach plus a child’s great curiosity, allows your little one to play the socket hole. It would be nice if you put a cover on the socket to protect your little one from the danger of being electrocuted. Here are a variety of socket cover products that you can choose according to your needs:
– Tamper Resistant Receptacle:
The Tamper Resistant Receptacle is a socket that has a plastic plug and a spring that opens when both holes are poked at the same time (such as when you plug the socket into a socket). Since a child is not able to press both holes at the same time, he can’t plug anything into the socket.
– Child Proof Electrical Outlet Cap
Child proof electrical outlet cap is an outlet cover made of plastic with a flat surface, making it difficult for small children to hold/open. If the child can’t put something in the socket, then he’s safe.
The installation method is very easy, just insert the outlet cap pin into the socket hole. If you want to use an outlet, you just need to remove the outlet cap from the socket.
– Baby Safe Electrical Outlet Cover
Baby safe electrical outlet cover or safe plate is the front cover of the socket that has a sliding spring mechanism, which prevents small children from sticking something into the socket hole.
How to use the baby safe electrical outlet cover is very easy, just insert the plug pin into the outlet cover hole, then slide it into the socket hole position. The outlet cover will return to its original position if you remove the plug from the outlet.
2. Close the socket and plug access
The danger of electric shock can also be minimized by installing a special tool to close access to the socket and plug that is being installed. With this tool, your little one can not carelessly pull the plug from the socket.
3. Close access to electrical terminals
Generally, parents place electrical terminals on the floor or on a table that is easily accessible to children. You realize it or not, the placement of a terminal that is careless can invite harm to your little one if he plays with the cable or the terminal hole. For that, you must immediately prevent it by using a special tool to close access to the electrical terminal so that it is not easy for children to play.
4. Use power cord protector
An improper extension of the power cable will pose a risk of snagging, falling, electrocuted, and even children can carelessly pull the cable. Use a duct cord cover or duct tape to cover/protect the extension cord from being easily accessed by children.