Electrical Safety Rules at School:

Ensure Your Child's School: Is Up to CodeIn some districts, the maintenance records are a matter of public record. You may be able to see if routine maintenance on school systems is ongoing. Barring getting that information, a chat with the school's principal or administration may be enough to spur them to action. Most often, any new wiring or system upgrades will take place over the summer.

Reinforce Safety Guidelines at Home: Any safety guidelines should include a section on electrical safety. Reinforce your rules for safety around electricity and make sure your children understand they must follow the same rules when dealing with electrical safety, at school as at home.

Leave Repairs to the Professionals: It's tempting to take a butter knife and get right in there to see what's going on with a faulty outlet. Don't attempt this. Aside from being very unsafe, it also sets a bad precedent for students. Always call the school maintenance crew to take care of any electrical problems. Handle Electrical DutiesThe temptation is great. The students are young, energetic and raring to get involved. However, err with caution. If something needs to be plugged or unplugged, it's recommended that the teacher handle these duties.

Check Classroom Outlets: If you are just starting out the school year it's a good idea to have someone from the maintenance crew check your classroom outlets, especially if you are going to be using appliances throughout the year. Chances are this will have been done by the maintenance crew at the beginning of the season, however, it best to make sure before the school year starts.

Lock Breaker Rooms/Wiring Closets: Kids like to play and rummage in closets. Electrical wire closets are often filled with brightly colored wires that can prove irresistible to little hands. If you happen to have one of these closets in your classroom, make sure it is always secured properly.