Fire Safety
Electricity is safe when properly used but hazards are created when equipment or wires become faulty.
The Major Causes of Fire in Electrical Equipment
Arcing
Sudden flashes of electricity between two points of contact (arcs) are extremely hot. They can ignite combustible material, including insulation around wires, and hot material may be thrown off. Arcs that start fires are usually caused by short circuits, current being interrupted at switches, or loose terminals.
Overheating
Fire is a danger when current in motors and wires exceeds what the equipment is designed to carry.
