Are socket covers safe UK?
Are socket covers safe UK?
At Tots Town, we follow the advice of our electrical safety inspector, and our independent play safety examiner, whom both recommend socket covers are not used in play centres nor homes. So while other countries use unprotected sockets that can allow children to poke in items, the UK doesn’t.
Are plug socket covers necessary?
Keep your children safe around electricity Don’t rely on socket blanking plugs for your child’s safety. Regular sockets are generally safe and socket covers will not prevent electric shock if the installation is not safe.
What is a plug guard?
The Plug Guard allows safe plug-in of electrical cords and the Cord Keeper further secures the cord portion of the plug, preventing unwanted tugging and pulling, reducing the chance of unplugging a cord and disconnecting electrical access.
Can a child get electrocuted from a plug socket?
If your baby puts something in an outlet, they are at serious risk for an electrical shock. Every year, approximately 2,400 children are treated for shocks and burns related to tampering with electrical outlets. That’s about 7 children every day. Even more troubling, about 12 children die from these injuries each year.
Are UK plugs safe for children?
Children cannot poke things into British sockets – they have built in automatic shutters for protection.
Can outlet covers cause fires?
Outlets are not the only potential vulnerable fire hazard, if you have faulty wiring, damaged electrical panels, outdated lighting fixtures, or broken surge protectors you could be at a much higher risk for an electrical fire.
Are outlet covers a choking hazard?
Objects that easily pass through one can choke your child.) To avoid such problems, Ms. Driscoll recommends outlet covers with horizontally sliding doors. They’re easier for parents to use, they needn’t be removed and reinserted, and they pose no choking danger.
How do you cover a plug socket?
Turn a cardboard box into a socket cover or docking station.
- Find a box that is slightly longer than your power strip (a box file from an office supplies store would be great).
- Use a box-cutter or sturdy scissors to cut a slot in each end of the box large enough to run cables through.
How do I protect my child from electric sockets?
Use Electrical Outlet Caps The cheapest way to prevent your child from sticking objects and his fingers into outlets is to use a packet of electrical outlet caps. These outlet covers are made of plastic and can be plugged directly into your power outlets.
