Get installation of your wiring and electrical fittings / equipment done by a Licensed Electrical Contractor. Loose or unsupported wiring installation is to be avoided. Also metallic supports should not be used for wiring installations.

If your premises does not have an existing service, you will have to construct an Earth pit by inserting a 3 m. long G.I. (Galvanised Iron) Pipe upto a depth of 6 m. into the ground and have an Earth terminal available at the Meter Board position. The Earthing arrangement should comply with the relevant provisions of the Indian Electricity Rules, 1956, and should be tested by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.The connected load in your premises should be in conformity with the details given in the Requisition Form and the B&L Form. The connected load must not be increased without prior sanction from the Company.

Ensure that fans, switch-boards and other electrical equipment/ appliances are properly earthed. When in doubt, have your installation checked by a Licensed Electrical Contractor. Even otherwise, a complete check-up is recommended once every three years.

Ensure that fuses of proper ratings are installed. This is important for safety of the installation and the user.

Do not touch switch or plug point, or use electrical appliances with wet hands.

Before rushing off to rescue a person in contact with an electrically ‘live’ appliance, switch the appliance off or, if necessary, stop the supply of electricity from the cut-out or the main switch. If that is not possible, try to separate the affected person with the help of a dry piece of wood or any other insulating material. If the clothes of the affected person are dry, you may pull away by holding the clothes. If possible, stand on a dry wooden plank or stool when pulling the affected person away.