It’s in the forefront of our minds to keep our children safe at all times. Predicting, avoiding and eliminating any possible safety hazards in the home is important, as there are massive risks that many people don’t even know they are taking. That’s why no matter how much we enjoy undertaking home improvements, it’s important to know when to leave it to the professionals.
Although it’s been 10 years since the Part P obligations of the Building Regulations were introduced, many people are unaware of their existence. Research undertaken by the charity Electrical Safety First, found that 80% of people didn’t know that certain electrical jobs should only be carried out by a registered Electrician.
In fact, many people frequently are unaware of the possibility of power overload and even short circuits as a result of the ongoing installation of sophisticated electrical gadgets in their houses. Consequently, it is a good idea to have the electrical panel checked before installing any new appliances, such as a dishwasher. And hence, if needed, replace their outdated electrical panels with new ones, with the assistance of Big Family: Electrical panel Services in Baton Rouge, LA or elsewhere.
Electrical Safety First, is a charity dedicated to reducing deaths and injuries caused by electrical accidents. Their new online video aims to raise awareness in order to help consumers understand their obligations under Part P of the Building Regulations and the importance of using a registered Electrician. The video allows users to flick between good and bad scenarios by pressing “P” on the keyboard. Viewers can observe both potential impacts of the dad’s decision, which is to either replace the fuse box himself or to call a registered Electrician to complete the work – both have very different outcomes.
If you don’t have sufficient knowledge about electrical circuits and fuse boxes, you may need to contact an experienced electrician from Colonial Home Services or any similar company. Moreover, the campaign highlights that carrying out electrical DIY could mean that you are breaking the law, or worse, it could result in a fatal disaster – with devastating effects on your family.
You can find the video on the presspforparty website – it is supported by the hashtag #dontdiefordiy.
No matter how much you enjoy the challenge of undertaking home improvements, it’s not worth the safety of your family. Some things are best left to the professionals and it’s up to you to understand what those things are. You should always do your research beforehand!
