Electric cords are used every day at work and at home. Sometimes when a piece of equipment is used as often as irons or steamers, people tend to get careless with the way that they handle them. As elementary as it may seem, electrical cords carry electricity that can hurt you. It is important to be careful while using them. One should consider the electrical cord as an extension of your equipment; just as important as the heating element or hose.

Given proper care and handling, your electrical cord and by extension tool will last much longer. Look at the cord and plug before you use it. If the cord is broken or has bare wires, don’t use it until it is repaired. If the plug has loose wires or the metal prongs are broken or blackened — have it fixed before you use it. If you do have a problem with the electrical cord, please contact your supervisor. We do not want anyone working with unsafe equipment. To care for your electrical cords, don’t jerk them out of the socket. Always un plug them carefully. Don’t let them get caught in doors. Don’t run over your cords with racks or carts. This can damage them and can cause serious injury to you. Take care of your extension cords and they will take care of you!