hazard of using electricity
damage insulation
overloaded circuits
damp conditions
voltage rating lower than voltage of mains supply
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causes: Wear and tear, overheating of the wires, rubbing of wires against sharp objects.
precautions: Replace the wire or appliance that has damaged insulation with a new one, engage the help of an electrician to replace any damaged wires.
consequences: Electric shock if someone touches the exposed wire, electrical fire if the exposed wires touch each other.
Causes: Touching the mains sockets or switches with wet hands, using electrical appliances with wet hands or in a wet place
consequences: Electric shock
Precautions: Do not touch the mains sockets or switches with wet hands, do not use electrical appliances with wet hands or in a wet place.
Causes: Plugging in too many appliances into a single mains socket.
consequences: Electrical fire due to overheating
Precautions: Avoid plugging in more than one appliance into one mains socket. install more mains sockets.
Cause: plugging in appliances into the mains sockets without checking their voltage rating.
Consequences: Electrical fire due to overheating.
precautions: Check that the appliances have a voltage rating of 230 V before plugging them into the mains socket.
