Question

Which of the following is/are precautions to be taken while using electrical appliances?

• A. We should touch switches with wet hands
• B. The connecting wires to the plugs, sockets should be tightly joined
• C. We should ensure that all the appliances are properly earthed
• D. We should try not to repair an appliance while in use

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

The correct options are
B

The connecting wires to the plugs, sockets should be tightly joined

C

We should ensure that all the appliances are properly earthed

D

We should try not to repair an appliance while in use

A lot of precautions need to be taken during the electrical appliances usage. The unsafe usage leads to death or serious injuries.

Some of the precautions are:

i) We should not touch switches with wet hands.

ii) The connecting wires to the plugs, sockets should be tightly joined.

iii) We should ensure that all the appliances are properly earthed.

iv) We should try not to repair an appliance while in use.