Kee Electric – Design-build Services, Nashville TN

Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   in  Baptist Hospital area, West End area,Vanderbilt area and Davidson County. We are commented to servicing 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   in  West End and Vanderbilt area to include all of Davidson County. We are commented to servicing 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   in  Vanderbilt area and Davidson County. We are commented to servicing 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   in Henry Co. , Madison Co., Benton Co., Humphreys Co., Carroll Co., Weakley Co., Gibson Co., Crockett Co.,  and  All of Tennessee. We are commented to servicing all areas 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Our office in Paris has a very experienced Supervisor handling all calls himself. Steve will contact you with up-most professionalism. Please call as we are committed to serving the area 100%.

Please  call us for service:  Ask for Steve Kee

Jackson TN  @ (731) 694-6989

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If you are in need of some electrical wiring done in your home, you will likely need the help of an electrician or a residential electrical contractor.

Electrical Contractors Manage Electricians – If you hire an electrician, it is likely through an electric contractor. Electricians are required to work through a contractor who manages the insurance and licensing of their electricians.

Look Online For Reviews of Electrical Wiring Experts – Before you decide on who to work with, look on the internet for ratings and reviews of different electrical services companies. If you are looking for wiring or electrical work to be done indoors, or inside your house, look for a residential electric business or an electrician who is experienced in home wiring.

Call Local Electricians For Quotes – In order to find a cheap price and the best electrician in your area, once you have made a list of electricians or electrical contractors with good reviews online, call for quotes or bids to make sure you are getting a discount or low price for the service being done.

Make Sure The Electrician is Licensed and Approved By The State – States manage the licensing of electricians and residential electrical contractors individually. So, an electrician who is licensed in California cannot do work in Texas until he/she has fulfilled the requirements for electricians through the state of Texas.

Check The State Government Website – Each state maintains their list of licensed electricians and contractors either on their state website or the information is accessible through the internet. You should be able to find these with a simple search online.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   in Robertson Co. and Davidson County and Tennessee. We are commented to servicing all areas 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   in  Davidson County. Licensed since 1990 with the original Masters License #487. We are commented to servicing 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the middle TN BBB with an A+ rating.

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Plan electrical options early

Whether you need an electrician to come and fix electrical work in your existing home or you need new electrical work in your new home, its important to find a skilled electrician that you can trust, not only to come into your home, but to do work that will last. Electrical work that is not done right can become a nightmare later.

Do Your Online Research First – Make sure you research an electrician in your area first before you call someone to come and do the work. There are many resources online that can help you find the best one for the job.

Read Reviews and Check Ratings – There are review and rating websites that can help you find an electrician in your area and read past experiences from their previous customers.

Not All Review Sources Are Created Equal – Some review sources online are more credible than others. Some are easy for the businesses to manipulate the reviews and others make it easy for people to post multiple reviews about the same company, swaying the overall image too far in one direction.

Look For Credible Review Sources – Some of the more credible review and rating sources online offer paid memberships to read and post reviews of electricians in your area. The reason paid membership review sites are usually better, is because they have the staff and technology available to really monitor the review process, to make sure it is accurate and legitimate and avoid unethical manipulation of the results.

We ask that you look for any reviews and ask us about any negative review you find about Kee Electrical Services. Kee Electricians have worked hard to have worked for some of the best customers around.

Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   in  maury Co, Davidson County and Tn. Licensed since 1990 with the original Masters License #487. We are commented to servicing 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the middle TN BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   in  Rutherford County and Tn.. We are commented to servicing 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   Davidson County and TN. We are commented to servicing 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work in Robertson County and TN. We are commented to servicing all areas 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   in  Rutherford County and TN. We are commented to servicing 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct work   in  Davidson County and TN. We are commented to servicing 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct Electrical work  in Williamson County. We are commented to servicing all areas 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Kee Electrical Contracting Services, fully licensed and insured to conduct Electrical work  in Williamson County, Davidson County and Tennessee. We are commented to servicing all areas 100% to the best of our ability. We a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.

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Hire quality trained Electricians

The guests are on their way, the food is cooked and suddenly the light over the dinner table goes out. A new bulb doesn’t fix the problem, and neither does flipping the switch that controls the light circuit in the fuse box off and on. You know the same light has given you trouble before, and you might think you even know the difference between that green ground wire and the black hot wire. You remove the light switch from the wall and see some of the wires have apparently become disconnected. Time to just shut off the fuse and reconnect them, right?

Wrong. Each year 67,800 fires result from home electrical problems just like this one, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Twice as many of those are due to improper wiring as appliance failures.

It’s not that you don’t know what you’re doing or that you can’t read a how-to guide-the last residents may have done it improperly themselves. They may have reversed wires, replaced the wire with wrong gauge or put too much strain on the fuse (called over lamping). The only way to know you are correctly wiring is to use a special tool called a voltage meter to check for hot wires.

The only safe bet is to consult a licensed electrician. Electricians not only have the tools you don’t, like lineman’s pliers and voltage meters, they have extensive internships (typically 3-7 years) under their belts. They intern for a reason-without proper training, you can seriously hurt yourself by mixing up cables or not taking the proper precautions. For your own safety, and for the safety of the community, get in touch with an electrician about your electrical problems, however small. Your guests would rather eat by candlelight than not eat at all!

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Electricity has become an absolutely essential part of modern life.

It is used to power the largest industries down to the smallest household convenience. In your home, electricity is used to power appliances, furnaces, light fixtures, and many other items. Have you ever wondered how exactly your home’s electrical system works?

Components

Your home’s electrical system is comprised of many different parts, including incoming power lines or conduit, an electric meter, service panels and subpanels, household wiring, electrical outlets, switches, and the appliances that use this power. These items can be separated into two distinct categories: rough-in components and finish components. Rough-in components are the electrical elements in your home that are installed during the beginning phases of construction, such as wires, cables, and electrical boxes. On the other hand, finish components are the elements that are added to your home’s structure towards the end of construction, such as outlets, switches, and light fixtures.

How it Works

Electricity is sent to your house from the utility company through overhead power lines and/or underground conduits. This power is delivered most commonly through three main lines, called single-phase service. This is the type of energy delivery system that most households have. There are two “hot” wires, which each deliver 120-volts of electricity (1ooamp to 400amp), 200amp is the most common, and one neutral wire(balances the difference between the 2 hots). Most household lights and appliances use 120-volts, only requiring the use of one hot wire and one nuetral and a ground. However, larger appliances and electrical devices, such as air conditioners, electric ovens, furnaces, etc. require both hot wires, ground and sometimes a nuetral using 240-volts of electricity. Not all electrical circuits require the presence of the neutral line.

An electric meter is located at the point where the electricity arrives at the house. This device tracks the amount of energy delivered and consumed by the household (kw-HOURS). From here, the power is channeled to the main service panel, commonly referred to as a “breaker box”. The main panel is the central distribution point for the entire building’s power supply. To understand how this works, one must understand how an electrical circuit works.

In order for electricity to flow, it must be provided with a stable, continuous closed path from beginning to end, with contact never being broken. Like a circle, the power will travel from the power source to the device, and then return back to the power source.

This is why the main service panel is commonly called the “circuit breaker box”. It provides a way of purposely breaking the circuit, in order to perform service or repair, or to guard against safety hazards. From the main panel, electricity is diverted to individual circuits which provide power to separate areas and aspects of the home. Sometimes, power is sent to sub-panels in other areas of the home and then on to the electrical circuits which run throughout the house. These circuits provide power to the many power outlets, or receptacles, and light fixtures in your home, allowing you to operate all your household electronic appliances and lights.

In this economic crisis,

everybody thinks about how to save money. Wouldn’t it be good if you can save some amount of your money from your electricity bills? What do you think is the best way to save electricity at home? We are going to discuss some tips which may help your family and you save some money on your bills.

Understand how you use electricity in your house

You will have to treat it the same way you do with all other types of expenses. You will need to understand the structure of your electricity use. Knowing which electrical appliances take big part of your expenses is essential. For example, ironing machine takes a lot of electricity and surely costs you more money than many other appliances. How often do you use it? How about your air conditioner? Do you have it turned on for the whole day? Electrical heater is also another big player. This type of questions will help you go through your analysis. It will give you the picture of how you can save your bills.

Stop or reduce the use of the heavy spenders

The use of the appliances which take more electricity should be limited. This is how you can save electricity at home. For example, if you can reduce the use of the appliances that use electricity to generate heat, you will save quite a bit of money.

Turn off the switches when not in use

This simple step can help you significantly on your bills. If you are not in the room, turn off the light. If you are not using the computer, turn it off. If you are in the other room, turn off your stereos. Everything counts. If you are disciplined enough, you will be able to save your electricity a bit more.

Use alternative sources of energy

If you can find out other energy sources, you should use them. For example, you can use solar panels to generate the electricity for your home. If your house locates in windy area, you can use wind power. Or you can even consider using mortar and pestle instead of using blender. These are some choices that you can use to save electricity at home.

Whether you’re buying a home, or moving in your new home,

here is some advice that can help you. If you’re in the buying process the things you will be looking for are safety and repair aspects. Most electrical contractors can offer you an inspection to check for both of these. If you are thinking to yourself right now that you have or are going to hire a Home inspector, think again. A home inspector does a generalized inspection. Most of them will know a little about a lot of different areas, but be an expert in none with a few exceptions. It is a certainty in most areas to say you will be forced to hire one to get a mortgage, and that’s a good thing. If you hire an experienced licensed electrician, your electrical inspection will be more thorough and you can get an estimate to what repairs will cost at the same time.

When buying a home you’ll want to know what if any defects there are, or safety hazards. Items that rate high on the list are things like aluminum wiring, GFCI receptacles, grounding and water leaking into service parts. The two of these that are most critical, dangerous and expensive are the aluminum wiring and water leaks into the main service. If you are just moving into a home you purchased, there are some things you can do to be sure your electrical system is safe. I highly recommend that all the devices be changed to new ones. This would be all the switches and receptacles. There is a reason for this. Most electrical problems occur when termination points become loose or corroded.

By having the devices professionally replaced, you can nip any of these problems before they occur. The other item to consider changing is light fixtures. This can be a bit expensive so if it isn’t in your budget try to at least change the very old ones. The reason for changing these is older fixture wires tend to get very brittle. If the bulbs used in them over the years were of an improper wattage, this can exaggerate the situation, a very common occurrence.

The peace of mind you will get, knowing a professional in the electrical field inspected your home, is well worth the money spent.

Fire alarms

Installed throughout a building – are meant to be a first line of defense in protecting the lives of those within. Installed professionally, fire alarms work in tandem as a complex network dedicated to detecting danger in the form of smoke and fire. But just as important as the alarms themselves is the manner in which they are installed. In order to ensure the utmost efficiency and safety measures, it is imperative that a professionally licensed engineer complete a comprehensive fire alarm design.

We all know that a fire alarm is used to detect smoke or heat – in the form of fire – and alert us to the danger so that we may vacate the presences in enough time to secure our safety. A fire alarm design takes into account the layout of the building including number of levels, heat sources, and exits; and it also considers the level of complexity required for each particular building. For instance, a single family home will require a far less involved fire alarm design that a multi-tiered sporting arena. In a large public building additional fire safety features will be required – such as ceiling sprinkler systems and elaborate communications devices – that are not required on private properties. An engineer will take all of these needs into consideration when completing a fire alarm design.

As a homeowner,

You are responsible for making sure that all the electrical wiring in your house is sound and up-to-date. Faulty writing poses several hazards, not least among them a potential fire, which should give you more than enough impetus to make sure that when you need an electrical problem fixed, you hire an experienced and qualified electrician. Poorly designed or poorly repaired circuits can cause damage to electrical appliance motors by delivering the wrong amperage. But how do you make sure that you get a qualified electrician to work in your home? If you know what to look for, it is not all that hard.

Licensing

One of the basic ways to assess the professionalism of an electrician is check to see if he has a state “electrical contractors license”. There are “several” forms of licenses in many states. Don’t assume you are getting a “electrical contractor” until you check on their license type. Some types of licenses that are “very limited” due to their knowledge are LLE ( “limited license electrician” ) this person is not qualified to be an “Elctrical Contractor” ie: “Master electricians” are not Electrical contractors. Master electricians are at the next level higher than an Electrical Contractor. Master electricians have to pass a rigorous, standardized test and must provide proof of having been working as an electrician and attend an approved 5 year specialized industrial electrical apprenticeship school”  and work 40 hours a week for 5 years under a master electrician. He must also be pass a major test on the National Electrical Code and keep up to date with any modifications made to it. A state electrical contractors license means that an electrician is qualified to plan, design, install and maintain electrical systems.

The other type of state licensing is that of the journeyman electrician. A journeyman electrician is one who has not yet qualified for a any  licenses, but who (as required by the state) works with a master electrician. The law prohibits that journeymen electricians design electrical systems, but they are allowed to install wiring and equipment.

Permit

Before hiring an electrician, also think about asking if he has a valid permit issued by the local building department. Before a electrical inspector issues a permit, he checks the Licrensed Electrical contractor’s license and work to see if it stands up to regulation standards and building codes, so this is a good way to gauge if an Electrical Contractor you’re thinking of hiring is really reliable.

Choosing the Right Electrician for the Job

Like many other contractors, Electrical Contractors usually specialize in a specific field. Some do new construction sites, others go out only on service calls and others concentrate on commercial property work. Electrical Contractors specializing in remodeling, for example, know certain techniques specific to working with pre-existing wiring and electrical systems, techniques like snaking wires through finished walls, evaluating the power of circuits already in place and deciding whether to add service panels to handle increased power demands.

Recommendations

Lastly, another good way to find a good, reliable Electrical contractor is to ask the local electrical licensing agency if there are any complaints. Also check the BBB. So if you’re having a new room built and need an electrical contractor, do you checking on license type, complaints and the BBB.

When you sit down to interview an electrician, ask to be shown a copy of his state electrical contractor license and proof of insurance and check that they are current and that he has minimum liability coverage of $500,000. And remember to check his references.

Insurance

Insurance here in Tennesse have very loose laws on who they sell insurance to. Insurance co here in Tennessee can legally sell Commercial contractor insurance policy to an unlicensed person. Most all other states have laws that do not allow this practice. So be very careful as to not make a mistake and let the electrician you are about to hire  show you a insurance card with a business name printed on it and mistake it for a license. A state and county license cards looks like this–

State and local Electrical Contractor License cards

An electrical connector is a device used for joining two or more electrical circuits together. These connectors are commonly used to form temporary connections, although some may form permanent ones. Electrical connectors are an integral part of most modern day devices.

There are several different types of electric connectors such as plug and socket connectors, terminal blocks, component and device connectors and crimp-on terminal connectors. Plug and socket connectors have a male plug and female socket. Male connectors plug into receptacles, jacks, and outlets. Female connectors contain sockets to receive other devices. Gender changers convert female connectors to male connectors, and vice versa. Some examples are audio and video connectors, computer connectors and power connectors.

Terminal blocks provide a means of connecting individual electrical wires. They are also called terminal boards or strips. They are one of the most flexible types of electrical connectors available but they have some disadvantages. Firstly, it is difficult to connect wires than plugging a cable. Secondly, terminals are generally not very well protected from contact with people or foreign conducting materials.

Apart from individual screw terminals, fast-on or quick-disconnect terminals are also commonly used as component and device connectors. Crimp-on terminals are also called lugs. They are attached to wires to be connected with screw terminals. Crimp-on terminals are used for connecting two wires together permanently.

Computers also employ several types of electrical connectors. These connectors are used to fit ribbon cables, coaxial cables, batteries and power supplies.

Electrical connectors come in several different sizes. These vary, from the standard 16 contact connectors, to the 24 contact micro-miniature connectors. Water resistant electrical connectors are also available, suitable for areas with a high level of humidity. Prices of the connectors may vary, depending upon the function and durability. With technology developing at a rapid rate, newer and better electrical connectors are sure to bring about an evolution in the use of electric appliances.

Plenty of people are afraid to go into their attic, it’s dark, dingy and after watching scary movies, can even be frightening. Small animals like mice, rodents, raccoons and even birds make their homes in these musty places, but every once in a while, you’re going to need to inspect this area to make sure there aren’t any problems that need to be repaired.

If you’re not having any problems with your electrical system, there’s a good chance that you won’t need to do any modifications or repairs to it. However, if you live in an older home where someone has added a room addition or done any remodeling work, you could have problems with your electrical wiring and would never even know about it.

I’m not suggesting that you go into your attic and check everything out today, but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to grab a ladder, open your attic access hole and shine a bright light into this area to give it a quick examination. If you see electrical wires running in different directions over the insulation, there’s a good chance that your original home’s electrical system has been tampered with.

This might not be as big of a problem, but the areas where these new electrical wires are connecting to, could be. Inexperienced home repair contractors will often tie a new electrical fixture into an electrical box that is already at capacity. In other words you now have a problem with your home electrical system.

Often inexperienced remodeling contractors will cut electrical lines and splice a new electrical line into it and never even use a junction box. These types of connections will usually be exposed in your attic or taped up, but the problem remains, these electrical connections aren’t done properly and could create problems in the future.

If you find electrical wires in your attic that are laying on top of the installation or you can see the plastic connectors, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to call a local electrician to get some advice and see if there are any problems that need to be repaired.

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Construction defects put your family’s health and safety at risk and cost you money. Everybody’s Building Code helps you avoid construction defects, whether you do the work yourself or hire a contractor. Everybody’s Building Code explains the International Residential Code in plain language and illustrates it with numerous drawings and pictures. Learn more about avoiding construction defects at

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When you think of things that are strong conductors of electricity, power lines, wires and metals likely come to mind. Surprisingly, the human body can also be an excellent electricity conductor, and when electric currents hit the body several types of injuries may occur.

The body may go into cardiac arrest because of the electricity’s effect on the heart; muscle, nerves and tissue can be damaged due to the current; or thermal burns can occur if the body contacts an electrical source.

The severity of the injuries depends on a variety of factors (the voltage of electricity, the person’s state of health, how the current travels through the body and how quickly medical help is received), but, according to the National Institutes of Health, some 1,000 people die in the United States each year because of electric shock.

Fortunately, you and your loved ones can dramatically reduce the risks if you are aware of top electrocution threats in and around your home and take the simple measures to prevent them:

1. Extension cords. These handy tools can cause electrical burns and shock if they’re not used carefully. Cords that have exposed wires should never be used, as kids and pets can (and will) chew on them if they can get them. In fact, electrical burns to the mouth account for half of the extension-cord-related injuries to young children, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

Even an intact extension cord poses a risk. For instance, in one case a 15-month-old girl put an extension cord in her mouth and suffered electrical burns that required surgery.

To reduce the risks, keep extension cords out of reach of kids and pets, and always purchase cords that have the UL and OSHA labels on them (these cords have been subjected to strict tests to ensure they meet certain safety standards). Further, use common sense measures to be sure the cords are in good shape, including:

* Inspect them regularly for signs of wear and tear.

* Replace old extension cords that are cracked or frayed.

* Only use exterior extension cords for outside use.

* Don’t overload cords or sockets.

* Pull the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting it from the socket

* Only use extension cords when they’re absolutely necessary, and try not to use them for long-term purposes.

2. Electrical outlets. Most electrical outlets are located in areas of the home that children can easily reach. Close to 4,000 injuries associated with electrical outlets are treated in U.S. emergency rooms every year, says the CPSC, and about one-third of these occur when kids looking to explore insert metal objects like keys and hairpins into the outlets.

Since you can’t move your outlets away from your kids, it’s imperative to cover your outlets with the Sliding Decora Outlet Cover (for outlet covers requiring two screws, as in most newer homes) or the Standard Sliding Outlet Cover (for outlet covers requiring only one screw in the middle, as in most older homes.)

If you routinely have kids in your home, check out these simple, inexpensive but ingenious outlet covers by clicking on either link above! These easy-to-install outlet covers are spring activated, so they automatically cover outlets when any plug is removed. This means kids can’t insert objects or fingers into the outlets at any time!

It’s important to only insert appropriate plugs into electrical outlets (any other object poses an electrocution danger) and use caution when you do, such as being careful not to touch the metal prongs when inserting the plug.

3. Electric appliances. We become so accustomed to using electric appliances in our daily lives that it’s easy to become careless with their use. This is often when electrocution can occur. Even touching an electric appliance like a hair dryer with wet hands can cause a shock. Here are some other safety tips to keep safe around electric appliances:

* Don’t use electric appliances near water or while touching faucets or water pipes.

* Don’t use appliances that have worn plugs or cracked wires.

* Don’t attempt to fix electrical appliances on your own, even if it appears simple.

* Unplug appliances when they’re not in use.

4. Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, Spas. The common risk that comes along with swimming pools and hot tubs is drowning, but the American Red Cross points out another, often overlooked, risk — electrocution. According to CPSC, the biggest risks of electrocution here come from faulty underwater lighting, aging electrical wiring, sump pumps, power washers and vacuums that are not grounded, and electrical appliances and extension cords that fall into the water. The risk is especially apparent if lighting and circuits aren’t protected by Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupters (GFCIs), which are one of the best ways to prevent electrocution, CPSC says.

According to Hal Stratton of CPSC, “The best protection for families is inspection, detection, and correction of electrical hazards in and around swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. CPSC strongly encourages residential and commercial pool owners and operators to upgrade protection of the lights, receptacles, and switches with GFCIs. Older pools are the biggest concern, as underwater lighting fixtures may have degraded with age and may not be protected by GFCIs.”

5. Power Lines. High-voltage overhead power lines can pose a risk to people on ladders or other lifts. Says Thomas Moore of CPSC, “CPSC believes that there are still many electrocution deaths that could be prevented. Consumers should never place a ladder, antenna, or anything else near a power line. Consumers who come in contact with an overhead power line may not live to share their experience.”

Further, wires from a downed power line can also be deadly. Never go near a power line that is down, such as after a storm, as live wires can be present long after the pole falls (until the electricity has been turned off). People have also died after striking an electrical pole in a car accident and having the live wires touch the car.

6. Lightning. Lightning and thunderstorms are most likely to occur on hot and humid days. If you sense a storm approaching, seek shelter indoors immediately, as lightning can cause serious injury, particularly to those who are stranded outside without proper protection. According to Dawna L. Cyr and Steven B. Johnson, Ph.D. from the University of Maine, lightning can injure or kill people in five ways:

1. Through a direct strike that causes cardiac arrest or stops breathing.

2. A side-flash, in which the body acts as an alternate or parallel path for the current to reach the ground. If the current passes through the head or heart it can be deadly.

3. Current from a lightning flash, ranging from tingling shock to a massive current, can be diverted from a poorly grounded electric power pole through a wiring system.

4. Step voltage can radiate out through the ground from a struck tree or pole (this kills many livestock each year).

5. Indirectly, through fires, fallen trees or crushed cars.

During a lightning storm, avoid tall, isolated objects, don’t attempt to touch any fallen wires, and if you are struck by lightning be sure to seek medical attention even if the injury seems minor.

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Six Things NOT to Do to an Electrocution Victim

If you are with someone who is electrocuted, here is what NOT to do, according to the National Institutes of Health:

* DO NOT touch the victim with your bare hands if the person is still in contact with the source of electricity.

* DO NOT remove dead skin or break blisters if the person is burned.

* DO NOT apply ice, butter, ointments, medications, fluffy cotton dressings, or adhesive bandages to a burn.

* DO NOT touch the skin of someone who is being electrocuted.

* DO NOT get within 20 feet of someone who is being electrocuted by high-voltage electrical current until the power is turned off.

* DO NOT move a victim of electrical injury unless there is immediate danger.

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All places of work are required to provide adequate means of escape, and these routes and exits need to be properly covered by emergency lighting, so that they are visible even in a power cut. Assign a  ‘Responsible Person’ to ensure these measures are in place.

The nature and extent of emergency lighting will vary with different premises, and the time that the lighting is required to stay on for could be between one and three hours. The basic function of this is so that there is enough lighting to get everyone safely out of the building in an emergency, but the longer the lighting last the better. In order to ensure that the lighting is functioning properly and able to last as long as it needs to, the emergency lighting system must be tested regularly.

Some of the more modern systems will be capable of testing themselves, but the majority of buildings will have older emergency lighting which requires manual testing. How this is done will depend on the system in place, but the usual method is to use a special switch with a ‘fishtail key’ to trigger the lighting.

The best way to organise your testing is to be systematic about it and keep an accurate record in a logbook. You should carry out different tests at regular intervals, weekly, monthly, six monthly and annually. Daily checking is recommended for premises with maintained lighting (emergency lights which stay on all the time). This just needs to be a visual check to ensure they are all working, and deal with any which are not.

A monthly check should include cutting the power to all lighting, just to ensure that all non-maintained bulbs (ones which only come on in a power cut) are working. If you do not have a testing facility with a fish key, you can do this through your fuse box.

Every six months it is a good idea to cut the power for at least one hour to ensure the batteries last long enough. At least once every year you have to carry out a ‘full discharge test’ which involves cutting off the power and letting the entire system discharge. It is preferable to get a qualified electrical engineer to do this and check the whole system at the same time. When you carry out a full discharge test, you should time this so that your premises are not in use for the following 24 hours, as the batteries will all be drained and the emergency lighting therefore not working.

You should use a special form to record every time you carry out a test. There are forms available online free which you can download. The form should record the date of the test, the result of the test, any remedial action you have taken, and a signature of the person carrying out the test. Your local fire authority has the right to check whether you are properly testing and maintaining your emergency lighting system, so keeping a logbook with these records in can be very helpful when this happens.

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