Electrical Safety and Community Resilience information for parents, carers and teachers:
• Know where your main trip switch is in the house, this will turn off all the power if
there is an emergency. Check that it works by using the ‘test’ button every year, this
should only be done by an adult.
• Don’t tamper with plug sockets or electrical equipment and if the leads or plugs look
damaged, don’t use them and get them checked or replaced by an electrician.
• If you see someone come into contact with electricity, stay away from them. Turn the
power off, if you can’t then use a wooden board or pole to push them away from the
source.
• If someone has had a bad electric shock get them medical attention immediately,
they may have internal injuries you can’t see. Phone the local electrical emergency
number to report it as soon as possible
• Watch out for and keep clear of overhead electricity cables before you start and
during any jobs that involve using ladders or scaffolding, like pruning the tree,
trimming the hedge, cleaning the gutters or cleaning the windows.
• Keep a torch in a memorable place so you can find it in the dark along with a wind
up radio, blanket, first aid kit and plug in telephone with emergency numbers.
• Form/Join a local community group and produce a community resilience plan, your
local council can help with this. Include things like ‘how to stay in contact’ and ‘looking
after vulnerable neighbours’ in the plan
For more information on community resilience visit www.hampshireprepared.co.uk
and for information from Scottish & Southern Electricity Power Distribution visit
https://www.ssepd.co.uk/Home/
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