Summer Electrical Safety Tips:

PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC warns of dangers that are present when water comes in contact with electricity. To reduce electrical hazards, PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC offers the following safety advice:

Summer is the season for swimming and boating. Awareness of electrical hazards around water can prevent deaths and injuries.

• Use outlet covers on outdoor receptacles near swimming pools.
  
  

• Use GFCI protection for all pool power. Electricity and water don't mix.
  
  

• Keep cords and electrical devices away from pools.
  
  

• Never handle electrical items when you are wet.
  
  

• Make sure panels, boxes and devices never get water in them. Replace if they get submerged.
  
  

• When using a wet-dry vacuum or pressure washer, follow manufacturers instructions to avoid electric shock.