Electric Socket Covers

These sturdy plastic Electric Socket Covers are so easy to fit, and once in place they will prevent grandchildren gaining access to the electric sockets in your home. They also secure your essential appliances such as fridges, freezers and computers from being switched off or unplugged either accidentally or mischievously.

Simple Security at Home
There’s no need for an electrician: all you need to do is fit the Electric Socket Cover over your double wall socket – just loosen the screws, slide the cover into place, and tighten the screws up again. The spring loaded front will flip open when you turn the key, giving you access to your plugs, then clicks shut to lock.

• Easy to fit
• Comes with 2 keys
• Fits double socket
• Strong construction
• 2 Year guarantee

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Cold Chisels – Safety Tips

Keep all chisels sharpened and in good order. Discard or treat any chisel with a cracked or chipped face. Never use a chisel that has a ‘mushroomed’ end from being struck by a hammer. Using a chisel like this will likely result in a metal fragment flying off. Always use a pair of goggles or other safety glasses to protect you. Never use a chisel when children are playing around your work area. Some chisels are sold with a plastic guard which also serves as a hand hold. These are the best to buy as however much practice you have had, one day without it you will hammer your own hand !

Car Axle Stands – Safety

Doing some work on your own car at home?

If you intend to work under a car do not forget to use the correct axle stands to support the car before working under it. Always ensure you have the correct rated stands for the gross vehicle weight of the vehicle. Ensure all the stands are placed on firm level ground and have all been correctly adjusted to support the weight of the vehicle.

Always use the safety devices that are available, including the secondary safety locking devices, which has not fitted in the above example.

Never jack up one side of a car and allow one driven wheel to rotate under the power of the engine. If the vehicle is fitted with a limited slip differential, it will not stay supported for long !

Glass- related accidents

The increased use of glass in the home has led to more glass related accidents. Every year children die following an accident with architectural glass. Many children are also injured when glass tumblers and bottles break.

• Use safety glass to BS 6206 (laminated, toughened or glass which passes the impact test) in all replacement windows and doors – especially at low level. Laminated glass is good for safety and security.
• Make existing glass safer by applying shatter resistant film.
• When buying furniture which incorporates glass, look for approval to BS 7376 and BS 7449
• Always clear up broken glass quickly and dispose of it safely.
• Buy a greenhouse or cold frame with special safety glazing features or isolate with fencing.