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WITH JUST ELEVEN days to go until Christmas Day, ESB Networks is reminding all customers to never take risks with electricity during the festive period.
People are being warned to never use ESB poles to hang outdoor Christmas lights because the electricity wires overhead are live and extremely dangerous.
In putting up outdoor Christmas lights and decorations, it is important to first check that there are no overhead wires nearby, the ESB has warned.
People are also being asked to make sure outdoor wiring and lights are properly rated for outdoor use and to plug them into a portable residual current device (RCD, sometimes called a ‘trip switch’) for extra safety.
It goes without saying that at this time of the year, storms and strong winds can cause damage to electricity wires and poles and bring wires to the ground.
So, it’s important to always be alert and to keep your distance from fallen wires.
The ESB has issued some further safety tips.
Electrical safety tips for the home:
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Safety tips for outdoors:
In the event of a dangerous situation involving electricity wires, people are being asked to contact one of the the ESB Networks 24-hour emergency numbers: 1850 372 999 or 021 238 2410.
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