Data shows that home electrical accidents kill 15 people a year in Australia. Another 300 are hospitalised annually because of electrical accidents that could have otherwise been prevented.

One of the most common causes of accidents is the lack of safety switches. As for those with safety switches, they are mostly only on the power circuits. This means that other components like light and hot water are left unprotected. While Australia has imposed laws to help secure homes from electrical accidents, legislation has a long way to go.

So what can you do to ensure your Hills District home is not at risk? Here are some tips that can help you:

Here are some quick Hills District home electrical safety tips

Electrical safety switches are paramount to every home. They are a family’s best protection against electrical accidents.

• Making sure the electrical switches are properly installed – You should get a Hills District electrician to do the job so no precautionary detail will be left out.
• Ensuring that the electrical switches work – Installing them is not enough. You have to test them regularly to guarantee that they are working and protecting your home.
• Checking electrical wiring – Do this for new purchases or if your home is already several years old.

It goes without saying that you must always hire a qualified and fully licensed Hills District electrician to complete any electrical-related work.