Associate Professor of the Department of Occupational Health and Safety stated that small household appliances can pose potential dangers when not used correctly. Dr. Müge Ensari Özay: “Each home appliance may have its own safety requirements, so it is important to always act according to the product's instructions.” said.
Assoc. Dr. Müge Ensari Özay said, "Many electrical devices in our homes, such as stoves and ovens we use for cooking, pressure cookers, cutting tools such as knives and scissors, irons, vacuum cleaners, kettles and hand mixers, cause various home accidents." said.
Assoc. Prof. noted that careless or uncontrolled use of stoves and ovens can cause burn accidents. Dr. Özay said, “Situations such as gas leaks or uncontrolled spread of flame resulting from improper use may cause accidents. “To prevent these errors, it is important to check stoves and ovens regularly, to use detectors that check for gas leaks, and to use the devices in accordance with their instructions.” he said.
THE IRONS MUST BE COVERED WITH PROTECTIVE COVERS TO COOL THE SURFACE!
Assoc. Prof. noted that irons with high temperatures that pose a risk of burns can pose a danger even when not in use. Dr. Müge Ensari Özay said, “One may forget to turn off the irons after use or if they are not removed safely, it may cause burns. "After the ironing is completed, it is recommended to cover the surface with protective covers and keep it in a locked cabinet when not in use, so that it can cool down safely." said.
UNPLUG THE CLEANER WHEN NOT IN USE!
Assoc. Prof. stated that vacuum cleaners can also get stuck on their cables, creating a risk of falling and getting injured during the sweeping process. Dr. Müge Ensari Özay continued as follows:
“Situations such as contact with water, cable damage or a malfunction in its internal parts may cause electric shock. The cable may short circuit or internal components such as the motor may overheat, leading to fire. Clogging of the filters or not cleaning them regularly causes pressure increase and evaporation in the vacuum cleaner, which causes accidents. In order to prevent these accidents, the vacuum cleaner should be regularly maintained, the cleaning and replacement of the filters should be followed, and the cables should be checked regularly to prevent damage. Wrapping the cables neatly and arranging them with cable organizers prevents overload on the cables. "Unplugging the vacuum cleaner when not in use and storing it safely reduces the risk of accidents."
Assoc. Prof. explains that careless use of sharp household tools, sudden movements or leaving them in the wrong places can also lead to accidents. Dr. Müge Ensari Özay also warned that sockets where more than one device is plugged into may cause overload.
Assoc. Dr. Müge Ensari Özay stated that forgotten electrical devices plugged into sockets or prone to overheating can also cause accidents for various reasons and said, “Forgotten electrical devices plugged into sockets can constantly draw electric current and cause overheating. This may increase the risk of short circuit or fire. Poor connections of sockets and plugs can cause problems such as poor performance or overheating of electrical devices. Continuous use of electrical devices or operating them for long periods of time causes overheating and thus accidents. In order to prevent such accidents, it is necessary to regularly check electrical devices and check whether cables, plugs and sockets are damaged or have bad connections. To prevent overloading of sockets, the power on the sockets should not exceed their capacity. Outlets with multiple devices plugged into them can cause overload.” he said.
YOU SHOULD BUY ELECTRICAL DEVICES FROM CE APPROVED QUALITY PRODUCTS…
Assoc. Prof. also pointed out the precautions that should be taken against accidents. Dr. Müge Ensari Özay said, “Unplugging unused electrical devices is a precaution against overheating and accidents. Purchasing electrical devices from reliable CE approved quality products ensures safer use. For the safe use of electrical devices, regular maintenance, careful use and use under appropriate conditions are important. It will also be useful to periodically check the electrical installation to ensure that plugs and sockets are working properly.” said.
Özay also underlined that water heaters should never be operated without water in them.
