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Make sure safety is on your holiday menu this year

Wednesday | November 30, 2022
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Make sure safety is on your holiday menu this year

The kitchen can be a busy place during the holiday season, prepping and preparing favorite recipes (or sampling those favorite recipes).

Whether you are a seasoned cook or novice baker, it’s important to keep electrical safety in mind. In the United States alone, approximately 1,000 deaths occur each year as a result of electrical injuries, according to the National Institutes of Health. An additional non-fatal 30,000 shock incidents occur each year.

The following kitchen hazards may cause electric shock:

  • Damaged or worn electrical cords.
  • Equipment and appliances with improper or faulty wiring.
  • Using damp cloths or water for cooking or cleaning near sources of electricity.

The following tips may prevent electric shock in your home:

  • Always read and follow an appliance’s operating instructions.
  • Always dry your hands before handling cords or plugs.
  • If an unplugged appliance cord gets wet or damp, don’t plug it in until it is thoroughly dry.
  • Do not handle electrical cords or appliances when standing in water.
  • Pull on the plug, not the cord, to disconnect an appliance from an outlet.
  • To avoid damaging cords, don’t run them across walkways or underneath rugs. Draping them over walkways is also a tripping hazard.
  • Regularly inspect electrical cords and plugs for damaged insulation and exposed wiring; immediately discard any damaged item. Avoid using any cord or plug that is frayed, cracked, taped or otherwise questionable.
  • Only handle the insulated part of a plug or cord when disposing it.
  • Do not overload extension cords, multi-pack “power strips” or surge protectors with too many appliances or other items or plug them into each other. Use them only as a temporary solution, and not a permanent one.
  • Ensure extension cords, power strips and surge protectors are in good condition and the appropriate gauge for the job (the lower the number, the bigger the gauge and the greater
  • the amperage and wattage).
  • Never remove the third (round or U-shaped) prong from a plug, which is a grounding/ safety feature designed to reduce the risk of shock and electrocution.
  • If you have doubts about your home’s electrical system, have a licensed electrician evaluate wiring, outlets, and switches to verify they are in working order.
  • Educate yourself and everyone in your household on how to properly turn off your home’s power in case of an emergency.

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  • Board Elections
  • My Account
    • Paperless
    • Prepay
    • Autopay
    • Levelized Budget Billing
    • Cass County Electric Mobile App
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • View & Pay Bill
    • Bill Credit
  • Request/Stop Service
  • Programs & Services
    • Business Accounts
    • Electric Vehicles
    • Contractor Information
    • Donations
    • Time of Day Rate
    • Heating Assistance
    • Off-Peak Program
    • Interconnection of Generation Systems
    • Prairie Sun Community Solar
    • Infinity Program
    • Operation Round Up
    • My Co-op Cares
  • Member Info
    • Capital Credits
    • Max Gen Resources
    • Outage Information
    • Highline Notes & North Dakota Living
    • Highline Notes Photo Submission
    • Conservation Blog
    • Safety Blog
    • Recipe Blog
    • Co-op Connections
    • New Member Information
    • Home Energy Adventure
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Grant - Rural Development Finance Corporation
    • First Responder
  • Events
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Governance & Document Center
    • Energy Sources & Environment
    • Rates
    • Media
    • Connect With Us
  • Youth & Ed
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  • Co-op Careers