EVNHANOI notes on safe electricity use to minimize the risk of fire and explosion

According to statistics from the Fire Prevention, Fire Fighting and Rescue Police Department, over 70% of fires that were investigated and found to have causes were due to electrical system and equipment failures. This shows that people still do not have a good enough awareness of ensuring electrical safety as well as fire prevention and fighting when a fire occurs in their home or business or production facility.

EVNHANOI 1.jpg — EVNHANOI provides advice on safe electricity use to prevent and fight fires and explosions.

EVNHANOI representative said that there are many causes that can cause electrical short circuits and fires such as: Overloading the electrical system when using wires with inappropriate cross-sections; Not installing protective devices; Poor connections and contact points leading to short circuits causing fires and explosions;... In reality, people do not always remember to turn off electrical equipment to ensure electrical safety, as well as fire and explosion prevention.

In addition, when using electrical equipment, we need to pay attention to electrical safety procedures. Regularly check the power lines, switching devices, electrical protection devices such as: circuit breakers, fuses, switches, sockets and electrical equipment in the house. In particular, the power source of the equipment must be completely disconnected when not in use to prevent fire and electrical short circuit.

To ensure fire and explosion safety due to system and electrical equipment failures, people's awareness of complying with fire and explosion prevention regulations is still the best preventive measure. Therefore, each person needs to proactively learn, equip themselves with knowledge, and eliminate careless mistakes in daily life and production and business to avoid unfortunate fire and explosion incidents.

When detecting an electrical problem causing a fire or explosion, immediately notify the Fire Prevention and Fighting Police at 114 or EVNHANOI Call Center 19001288 (available 24/7) for timely remediation, minimizing the risk of damage to people and property.

Some recommendations for fire prevention when using electricity: