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Safety for Kids
Kids are naturally curious, and their explorations can put them
at risk. That’s why it’s important to educate them about energy and energy safety.
The tips below can help you keep your kids out of harm’s way.
- Talk to your kids about electricity and natural gas, and let them
know that it can be harmful to them if they are not careful.
- Teach them to recognize the smell of natural gas, and to report
it to an adult if they should ever encounter it.
- Don’t let them play near high voltage towers, wires, or transformers.
- Alert them to the potential dangers of climbing trees. There might
be a live power line hidden among the branches.
- Teach your kids to stay far away from any downed power lines they
may come across.
- Don’t let your kids fly kites in the vicinity of live power lines.
Likewise, discourage them from throwing any objects such as shoes, toys, or clothes
over power lines.
- Show them what a “Danger: High Voltage” sign looks like, and tell
them what it means. Make sure they understand to steer clear of areas marked with
those warning signs.
- Explain to your kids why they need to keep all electrical appliances
away from bathtubs, sinks and swimming pools, and don’t let them touch anything
electrical with wet hands.
- If you have very young children, place plastic outlet covers in
all electrical outlets within their reach. Electric shock can be harmful, and even
fatal — especially to a toddler or small child.