Get all electrical work done only by qualified electrician in your area. Maintain proper distance from electricity lines, transformers, poles, feeder pillars, and electrical equipment. If there is sparking on the pole or tranformer near your house, immediately inform the electricity department. Never place extension cords in high-traffic areas where they could be damaged by being stepped on or crushed under appliances. Avoid the formation of a web of internet, cable TV or telephone wires on poles near your house. This poses a threat to your safety. Always get the wiring of your house done using standard rating wire as per the load and the wire should be I.S.I mark certified. Remove the plug of the geyser in summer and always use the power socket for higher rating appliances Never keep flammable substances near the electric meter. Do not park vehicles, cars, two-wheelers etc. near the electricity meter. Get your electrical wiring, earthing and appliances checked and serviced regularly. Check for cut or broken wires regularly and replace immediately. Summer season has arrived, get the wiring checked and repaired immediately. Create and practice a fire escape plan so everyone knows how to exit safely in an emergency Use only one socket for one appliance. Replace broken plugs and switches immediately. Turn off the appliance after use and remove the plug from the socket. Turn off the main switch when leaving home for a long time Never leave temporary or bare joints on wires. Keep electrical wires away from hot and wet surfaces. Do not lay wires under carpets, mats or doors. They can get crushed, resulting in a short circuit. Install smoke alarms inside hotels, restaurants, commercial buildings or homes and test them every month and replace the batteries at least once a year. Keep fire extinguishers near key areas of your home such as the kitchen, garage, and fireplace. Make sure everyone in your home knows how to use them. Do not overload electrical outlets/sockets. If you use room heaters, keep them at least three feet away from anything flammable, such as curtains or furniture. Turn them off when you leave the room or go to bed. Teach children about fire hazards and How to react in case of a fire. Keep matches and lighters out of their reach. Get the AC and other equipment serviced from time to time to avoid any short circuit or sparking. Do not use very old AC as it consumes more electricity and there is a risk of its compressor bursting. Make sure to get the load of your bill approved as per the load of the AC. If you have to do any electrical work, do it wearing dry shoes and slippers. Do not do any electrical work in a wet place. Do not tamper with the electricity network in any way and do not let anyone do so. This can also be life threatening. Do not keep anything flammable near electrical equipment. Before sleeping at night or before going out of the house, make sure that the gas pipeline or cylinder is turned off from the regulator. Everyone should have the key to the door of their terrace or the terrace door should be kept open so that one can go to the terrace in case of an emergency. Keep a rolling rope in your home for emergency exit. Anything should be at least 3 feet away from electrical panels/switches. In some emergency situations it will be necessary to reach these panels/switches. quickly. Source : Electrical Safety book of CEA