Fire Burns and Electrical Shocks

Since the heat and fire are essential in everyday life for heating, cooking and even smoking, special attention should be given daily to the risks inherent in the use of fire. Among the most dangerous and important elements to be taken into account include: equipment and defective electrical wiring, smoking habits and the misuse of matches, the operation of heating equipment, proper maintenance of the stoves oil, the spontaneous ignition of the waste, misuse of flammable liquids, hot ashes and placement of fuel in places close to heaters.

The fires in electrical installations may be the result of an overload circuits, faulty wiring, poorly insulated material of faulty switches and misuse of electrical appliances. In addition to causing burns and fire damage, electricity is not handled properly can cause shock and even death, due to heavy discharges of electrical installation. In older homes should check the installation as modern electrical loads demand more current.

Overloading a circuit and hence cause it to overheat, you can be the result of using it for too many lamps, motors and other items. The warming is caused by this overhead can cause a fire. Even when the current is not excessive, there may be a dangerous warming or may spark because the electrical connections are loose or poorly made. The fuse is considered safer the circuit breaker. Use a coin instead of a fuse or fuses is a common and very dangerous habit.

Any fire that is lit with a specific purpose should be kept away from buildings or in containers. Children should learn early on that must be prudently away from space heaters and fire. Adults should set an example in this and protect themselves by avoiding direct contact with heaters and fire damage whenever possible. You should have proper equipment houses to fight the fire, as fire extinguishers, hoses in various strategic locations, if it possible addition to first aid.