Safety Tips
Tips for the
safe use of electrical devices/appliances
The Electricity Authority of Cyprus always bearing in mind the safety of electricity consumers, provides tips for safe use of electrical appliances and installation.
Make sure that any
electrical devices/
appliances that you buy
have been manufactured
according to
International Safety
standards and
CE marked.
If you notice that a
device/appliance is not
working properly, unplug
it immediately before
investigating. Don’t try
to repair it yourself.
Call a licensed electrician.
If a plug or socket
is broken, contact
immediately a
licensed electrician
for replacement.
Never connect a
three-core cable to
a two-pin socket
and avoid using
two-pin plugs.
Avoid operating
electrical appliances
without supervision,
e.g. washing machines,
dryers, heaters, fan
heaters, ovens, electric
hobs etc.
Never replace a fuse
with one for a higher
amperage.
We regularly check the
cables of appliaces and
if damage or deterioration
is detected, immediately
remove from the sockets
and contact specialists
for repair.
For lighting, use the
size of light bulb
recommended by the
manufacturer. Don’t
attach the lampshade
to the bulb.
Before cleaning an
electrical
device/appliance,
check that the socket
is switched off and
unplug it.
Never fail to replace
a faulty/broken switch.
Avoid using multi-plug
adaptors as much as
possible. If necessary,
use them only for small
devices/appliances.
Make sure that the bars
of an electric heater
have a protective
covering. To clean it,
unplug it from the
socket first.
Avoid pulling the vacuum
cleaner by the cable.
For maximum efficiency,
check and change the
filters regularly
Placing wet clothes in
front of or over electric
heaters poses risks of
electric shock and fire.
When changing a
lightbulb, first switch off
the electricity and wait a
few minutes for the bulb
to cool down before
removing it.
Make sure that the fan
cable is away from the
blades and that they
are well protected.
If you use gardening
tools, make sure that
the outdoor sockets
are suitable for outdoor
use and that they are
protected by a
Residual Current Device
(RCD 30mA).
Avoid installing lighting 20 via extension cables.
Don’t use metal
constructions such as
vine supports or drying
racks for outdoor lighting.
Water is a good
conductor of electricity
so, for your own safety,
never touch plugs,
switches or electrical
appliances with wet
hands.
If a piece of bread
becomes stuck in a
toaster, don’t try to
remove it with a knife
or fork. Switch off the
electricity, remove the
plug, and remove the
piece by opening the
bottom cover of the
toaster.
Before filling a kettle,
make sure that it is
switched off.
Don’t install electrical
sockets, switches
or appliances in the
bathroom. Water and
steam increase the
risk of electric shock.
Avoid letting the
cable curled around
an iron when it’s hot.
At the same time,
always replace
a damaged cable.
