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Family/Living Room

Use outlet plug covers to prevent children from inserting objects into outlets.

Never run an electrical cord under a rug or carpet, or drape it over a hot surface such as a radiator or space heater.

Make sure that all portable lamps and fixtures are equipped with light bulbs of equal or lesser wattage than that recommended by the lamp or fixture manufacturer.

Unplug all extension cords when not in use and never use an extension cord that is cut or damaged.