Spring Electrical Safety Tips:

PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC has issued electrical safety tips to help you avoid costly and tragic injuries:

• Use appliances and equipment according to the manufacturer's instruction.
  
  

• Replace damaged electrical equipment or have it repaired at an authorized repair center.
  
  

• Make sure power bars, cords and surge suppressors are designed to handle their loads.
  
  

• Use ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection when working near water or the sink.
  
  

• Avoid contact with power lines by being aware of the location of power lines and keeping a distance of at least ten (10) feet to avoid arcs.