Staying safe
Electricity is useful – and it can be dangerous.
Mains electricity is dangerous
Mains electricity is very strong. It can give you an electric shock. A shock can badly hurt or even kill.
Signs like this warn people that very strong electricity is inside.
Safety rules
Never put anything into a socket. Never touch a plug or switch with wet hands. Never use a cable that is broken.
Only plugs should go into sockets, and only an adult should plug in big appliances.
Outside
Never fly a kite near power lines. Never touch a fallen wire – tell an adult. Keep away from wires in flood water.
Always fly kites in open spaces, far away from electric wires.
Batteries are safer
Small batteries are safe for experiments. That is why we use them in class. Never cut open a battery.
Batteries in toys and torches are small and safe. Mains electricity is much, much stronger.
What I learnt
- I know that mains electricity can be dangerous.
- I can explain rules for staying safe with electricity.