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COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER SAFETY INFORMATION

Electricity plays an important role in our daily lives. However, improper handling of vital commodities can be dangerous.

Here are some suggestions for your safety:

Connect the correct size fuse or circuit breaker to your electrical circuits for adequate protection.
All electrical installations, apparatus and electrical equipment must be earthed. i.e. reconnected to a general mass of earth.
A certified electrician MUST do all electrical works on buildings.
Electrical equipment/devices should be connected at the voltage at which they are rated.
Approval should be sought from an authorised source before alterations or additions are done to existing electrical installations.
Outdoor electrical equipment should:
- be plugged in and turned on only when in use
- never be left unattended
- be turned off when being carried or hooked up to attachments like mower baskets or saw blades
You should clean up an area before mowing the lawn or using electrical clippers or trimmers.
Keep cords out of your path or work area. Throwing the cord over your shoulder may help.
Keep electrical equipment covered and dry in between uses.
Use only weather resistant heavy gauge extension cords marked "For Outdoor Use."
Make sure amperage ratings for outdoor extension cords are higher than the electrical equipment with which they are used.
Select a dry day to use electrical equipment.
If electrical equipment falls into a pool or pond, unplug before retrieval.
Treat all electrical equipment, wires and lines as "live" unless proven otherwise.
Stay clear of fallen or dislodged power lines, as their status is not known.
No object should be used to tamper, touch or interfere with live electrical wires.
Report any irregularities seen on the distribution and transmission systems to the nearest JPS office.

For additional tips for Hurricane or other Natural Disasters – see our Disaster Center