Safety FAQ's

Be wise and live. Leave all your electrical problems to a licensed electrician.
Do not play with power points or any electrical items at home. It is dangerous and you could get electrocuted or cause serious injuries to your body.
Remember a spark or tingle can be fatal. Report a spark or slight tingle immediately.
Always switch off and pull out. Always pull the plug, not the cord.
The earth wires in any installation or appliance is your lifeline. Make sure the earth wire is intact.
Have your frayed or chinked cords replaced.
Replace your old fashioned plugs without barriers with standard plugs.
Use 3 core flexible cords on electrical appliances with motors.
Use only approved flexible cords or extension leads or those that are wired by a licensed electrician.
Do not plug flexible cords into a light socket.
Do not use two core flexible cords as extension leads.
Do not meddle with electrical fittings or appliances and cords.
Do not use an appliance that isn't earthed.
Do not use appliances with a total rating of more than 2400 watts on standard power point.
Do not stack power points with adapters. Have a new power point installed by a licensed electrician.
Use approved shielded portable hand lamps.
Never use dryers and lamps in the bathroom.
Appliance with twin flex should be double insulated or marked 'DOUBLE INSULATED.'

Seek technical advice from PNG Power before building near power lines.
Have an electrician check the earth wire connection before replacing or cutting metallic water pipes.
Ensure that the metallic pipe work is complete.
Ensure that earth wire is in good condition.
Ensure that the earth wire connection at the water pipe or earth electrode is firm and in good condition.
Before carrying out repairs, have the light and power circuits disconnected by a licensed electrician.
When nailing, ensure that there are no power cables directly in line with the nail.
When refurbishing, ensure that PNG Power disconnects the power supply to the installation.
Remember near is too close.