As kids trade swimsuits for school supplies, it’s a great time for a refresher on electrical safety. Whether your child is riding the bus or heading off to college, these safety tips can help keep everyone safe around electricity this school year.

• Transformers are not toys! Those big green boxes in yards are not jungle gyms. They’re full of high-voltage electricity. Keep at least 10 feet away.
• Don’t turn your outlet into a lava lamp. Plugging too many things into one outlet can cause a meltdown. One plug per socket is crucial to your safety. 
• Running cords under rugs can seem like a smart decorating choice, but it’s also a fire hazard.
• Be sure to teach your young children to always check with an adult before plugging something into an electrical outlet. 
• While trees can be fun to climb, if they’re too close or below power lines, they’re off limits. Power lines can hurt you even if you don’t touch them directly.