Household Safety

• Electrical safety in households includes practices such as unplugging devices by using the plug and not yanking the cord. Other considerations include not overloading extension cords and not placing cords under rugs.
  
  

Workplace Safety

• Workplace environments differ. Standards are different for office workers than for employees who work in high voltage areas. Both governments and employers regulate electrical safety at the workplace. For example, there are government standards for the design of protective clothing such as gloves and vests.
  
  

International Considerations

• In North America, AC averages 120 volts and 60 hertz, but this is different in most other countries. When traveling, this may affect devices such as laptops with adapters or electric shavers.
  
  

Hobby Project Safety

• Do- it-yourself or hobby projects require special consideration. For
  example, disconnect the current when working with them. Do not leave
  power supplies, batteries or switches on, and turn circuit breakers
  off. The environment must be clean and dry, and the wires used in the
  projects should be insulated and not exposed.
  
  

Safety For Kids

• Children have special safety requirements; when very young, they may try to put batteries into their mouths or coins into outlets. This can be prevented by exercising diligence and by blocking outlets with covers. Children of all ages need to be taught not to handle appliances with wet hands.