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Electricity : Household Electrical Safety Handbook

Part 1

Introduction

Part 2

Safety Guidelines for Household Electrical Appliances

2.1 Safety Tips for Buying and Using Electrical Appliances

2.2 Maintenance and Repair of Electrical Appliances

2.3 Additional Safety Tips for Individual Electrical Appliances

2.3.1Plugs
2.3.2Adaptors and Extension Units
2.3.3TV Sets and other Audio-Video (AV) Products
2.3.4Electric Water Heaters
2.3.5Chargers, AC Adaptors and Power Transformers
2.3.6Luminaires
2.3.7Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers
2.3.8Electric Fans, Exhaust Fans and Cooker Hoods
2.3.9Hair Dryers and Electric Heaters
2.3.10Electric Irons
2.3.11Electric Blankets
2.3.12Electric Rice Cookers and Kettles/Pots, etc.
2.3.13Electric Cooking Ovens
2.3.14Blenders and other Electric Food Processing Appliances
2.3.15Refrigerators
2.3.16Washers/Dryers
2.3.17Electrical Aquarium Appliances
2.3.18Vacuum Cleaners
2.3.19Electrical Appliances Fitted to Furniture
2.3.20Travel Adaptors

2.4 Recall of Unsafe Electrical Appliances

Part 3

Safety Guidelines for Electrical Installations in Residential Premises

3.1 Electrical Installations and their Owners

3.1.1Communal Electrical Installations in Buildings
3.1.2Electrical Installations in Residential Units

3.2 Responsibilities of the Owners of Electrical Installations

3.3 Registered Electrical Contractors and Workers

3.4 New Installations, Additions or Alterations

3.5 General Tips for Electrical Installations

3.6 Periodic Inspection, Testing and Certification

3.7 Proper Use and Maintenance of Electrical Installations

3.8 Defects Commonly Found in Electrical Installations

Part 4

Enquiries or Complaints

 

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Last revision date: 18 July 2008