Children's Day: How to prevent electrical accidents with children inside and outside the home.

Children's Day, celebrated this Monday (12), goes beyond games and celebrations. The date is also an opportunity to reinforce the care with electricity inside and outside the home, especially to prevent accidents involving children.

Present in virtually all daily activities, electricity provides comfort and convenience, but it also poses risks when used improperly. In the case of children, their curiosity and lack of awareness of dangers require extra attention from parents and guardians.

Unprotected electrical outlets, exposed wires, chargers, and electronic devices are among the items that can cause accidents inside the home. Outdoors, playing near power lines also poses a danger.

Therefore, the Canal Solar It compiled recommendations from electricity distribution companies in preventive guidelines that range from the proper use of household appliances to precautions during outdoor play.

Indoor care

Inside the home, risks can arise from common everyday situations, such as the use of cell phones, electronic toys, and equipment plugged into electrical outlets. According to Neoenergia Coelba, some simple measures can help reduce children's exposure to accidents involving electricity.

• Protect the electrical outlets: Use appropriate protectors on power outlets that are within reach of small children.
• Keep cords and chargers out of reach.Damaged cables or cables with exposed parts should not be used.
• Avoid overloading: Do not connect multiple devices to the same outlet using adapters or extension cords, as this can cause overheating.
• Keep appliances away from water: Cell phones, tablets, video games, and other electrical equipment should not be used near swimming pools, bathtubs, and wet areas.
• Beware of electric toys: Check the indicated age range, usage conditions, and Inmetro certification, when applicable.
• Be careful with appliances that produce heat: Irons, hair dryers, and hair straighteners should be switched off and kept out of reach of children after use.
• Do not make electrical modifications: Repairs and alterations to the facilities should be carried out by qualified professionals.

Pay attention to outdoor play.

Care should also be taken outside the home, especially in areas near the electrical power grid.

Keep kites away from power lines: kite flying should take place in open areas, away from poles and electrical wires. If the kite gets caught in the power lines, do not try to retrieve it.

Avoid climbing trees near power lines: branches may be close to or in contact with live wires, posing a risk of electric shock.

Do not play near electrical installations: poles, transformers, and distribution boxes are not safe places to play.

Beware of fallen wires: if cables are broken or have fallen to the ground, keep your distance, prevent other people from approaching, and contact the power company.

What to do in case of electric shock?

In the event of an accident involving electricity, the first piece of advice is not to touch the victim while they are in contact with the power source.

According to Neoenergia Coelba, if it is safe to do so, the power should be switched off at the circuit breaker before any attempt at assistance is made.

It is also necessary to immediately contact emergency services, such as SAMU (192) or the Fire Department (193).

In situations involving fallen wires or external electrical installations, do not approach the victim while there is a risk of energization. The area should be isolated and the power company contacted.

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