To avoid electrical shocks, take the following precautions:

• Keep electrical appliances away from sinks and bathtubs.
• Ensure that your electrical appliances are approved by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL), which is indicated on the box or appliance itself.
• Use ground fault circuit interrupters in areas near water, such as the kitchen, bathroom and outside.
• Unplug electrical cords that are not in use. Keep electrical cords out of reach of children.
• Cover unused electrical outlets with safety covers.
• Turn off electrical equipment that is not being used.
• Replace or repair damaged or loose electrical cords.
• In homes with small children, make sure your home has tamper-resistant (TR) receptacles.
• Avoid running extension cords across doorways or under carpets.
• Consider having additional circuits or outlets added by a qualified electrician so you do not have to use extension cords.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for plugging an appliance into a receptacle outlet.
• Avoid overloading outlets. Plug only one high-wattage appliance into each receptacle outlet at a time.