Electrical Safety During Storm Season
It wouldn’t be a South East Queensland Summer without a few cracking thunderstorms. Luckily most will weather the season with only a few broken branches and maybe a black out or two, but unfortunately serious electrical incidents can occur. Follow these electrical safety tips from Worksafe Queensland to protect your home and loved ones this storm season:
- Install a safety switch and test it regularly. Always use a licensed electrical contractor for this one. Remember that D-I-Y electrical work is illegal and irresponsible.
- Know where to turn off your power, gas and water supply in an emergency. Make your family familiar with each of these in case they are home without you.
- Pack up electrical equipment that’s not in use and store in a safe place. Make sure it is out of the weather.
- Unplug outside TVs and non-fixed aerials and store in a dry area before the storm hits. If a storm is brewing keep an eye on the radar to avoid having to go outside.
- When a storm approaches switch off and unplug electrical equipment.
- Shut down your solar PV system using the safe isolation procedure. Give us a call if you are not aware of this procedure.
The final word: Look ahead at the week’s weather on a Sunday morning and start to prepare for any storms ahead. Don’t leave it until the rain starts to get safety conscious!