Basic Electrical Safety Precautions and Procedures: Safety is all about preventing accidents. Personal injury typically occurs because safety precautions are either not learned, or they are not practiced. This safety manual is offering some basic safety procedures and precautions to help ensure your safety when servicing your appliances. If you cannot operate basic tools, you should not attempt to maintain or repair any of your major appliances. Call an appliance repair technician if any repair or maintenance procedure is not understood. Keep a first aid kit near by. Be aware of and know how to use the contents of the first aid kit. It is also a good idea to have a fire extinguisher handy just in case of an emergency. SAFETY PROCEDURES: Safety precautions are relatively similar for all of the major appliances. Make sure to pay close attention to any and all safety cautions and warnings posted on the appliance being serviced. Understanding and adhering to these safety tips can greatly reduce the risk of personal injury. Individual Safety Precautions: Protecting yourself from injury and harm is absolutely imperative. We strongly suggest that before you begin to maintain, install or service any of your appliances that you strictly adhere to each of the following: Always wear gloves. A sharp edge on an appliance can hurt and/or cut your hands. Be sure to wear safety boots. You can cause serious injury to unprotected feet by dropping any heavy appliances or tools. Refrain from wearing loose clothing. Loose clothes can get caught in an operating appliance. Remember to remove any jewelry when servicing an appliance. Wear safety glasses to guard your eyes from any dust or flying debris. Make sure you use the correct tools and that they are clean and in good condition. When does personal injury usually happen?