Preventing Extension Cord Injuries: Safety Tips & Statistics
Learn how to prevent extension cord injuries with safety tips such as replacing worn cords, avoiding overloading, and keeping cords away from children. Understand the statistics on the types of injuries associated with extension cords and steps to minimize risks.
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JUST A FEW STATISTICS EMERGENCY ROOMS REPORT 4,000 INJURIES YEARLY ASSOCIATED WITH EXTENSION CORDS. 50% INVOLVE FRACTURES, LACERATIONS AND CONTUSIONS FROM TRIPPING. 13% INVOLVE SMALL CHILDREN UNDER 5 YEARS OF AGE OF THE 13% INVOLVING CHILDREN ARE BURNS TO THE MOUTH.
OVERLOADED, WORN, OR DAMAGED CORDS MAY CAUSE A FIRE CORD LENGT H 25 50 75 25 50 75 GAUGE MAX AMPS CORD LENGTH GAUGE MAX AMPS 18 18 18 14 14 14 10 5 5 15 15 15 25 50 75 100 100 150 16 16 16 16 12 12 13 10 10 5 15 13
EXTENSION CORD SAFETY TIPS USE ONLY WHEN NECESSARY AND ON A TEMPORARY BASIS DO NOT LET CORDS DANGLE FROM COUNTERS OR TABLES REPLACE WORN OR CRACKED CORDS INSERT PLUGS FULLY SO THAT NO PART OF THE PRONG IS EXPOSED WHEN DISCONNECTING, PULL FROM THE PLUG END, NOT THE CORD TEACH CHILDREN NOT TO PLAY WITH EXTENSION CORDS AND BUY PLASTIC END CAPS DO NOT USE STAPLES OR NAILS TO SECURE EXTENSION CORDS USE OUTSIDE RATED CORDS FOR ALL OUTSIDE USES USE ONLY 3 PRONG CORDS FOR 3 PRONGED APPLIANCES, NEVER REMOVE THE U-GROUND
