Setting Up A Shock-Proof House Analysis

Setting Up a Shock-Proof House

Two years back when on one fine morning, I was taking my daughter to school in our car, we discovered

that once a beautiful large house was now burnt black due to electrocution. Out of utmost dismay and

wonder, my daughter asked me – “Papa, what has happened?”, and I provided her few explanations to

what could have happened and how it could have happened. But her inquisitiveness was not resolved,

and every other day in the morning, when we passed by that house, my daughter’s questions kept

pouring. Finally she asked the most important question – “Papa, Will our house not ever turn black like

this”?

This incident forced me to think how secured are we in our own houses and whether our houses are

protected
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How to stop your child from unplugging cords or plugging in an electrical device

The easiest way to prevent your baby from getting an electric shock by their own curiosity is to keep

appliances plugged in to extension cords at all times. Now, this suggestion may look perfect

theoretically, but practically it may not always be possible to do. The other way to stop your baby from

unplugging power cords is to move furniture in front of the outlet. While it may make your room look a

little less symmetrical, it will stop your baby from giving that cord a tug and best of all, it’s a free

solution.

Shortening those cords that are just too long can be another viable option. While looking for objects to

baby proof, take note of any cords that could be shortened. Simply roll the cord into a palm-sized coil

and use a zip tie, or twist tie to hold it in place.

A quick and cheap DIY way to baby proof cords is to use duct tape to stick the cords to the floor, and if

your house is carpeted you can tape the cords to your baseboards. A ring of duct tape around
Insulate yourself with rubber or

with any of the nonconductive items suggested for lifting a live wire so that the current doesn't pass

from the child's body to yours.

 Once the current is off, quickly check the child's breathing, pulse, skin color, and alertness. If the

child isn't breathing or there is no heartbeat, begin CPR immediately while someone else goes for

medical help. Once the child is safely removed from the current, check him for burns and your local

emergency number, or your pediatrician right away. Move the child as little as possible because severe

electric shock may have caused a spinal fracture. Parents must also be alert to the possibility of bleeding

from mouth burns hours or even days after the injury

 Please note a proper treatment is essential - A child who has received an electric shock should be

seen by a pediatrician because shock may cause internal damage that can't be detected without a

medical examination.

Conclusion

When it comes to protecting your children, knowledge is power; even just one tidbit of information as