Master Electricians urges home owners to switch to safer thinking
Andrew Bailey from Master Electricians Australia said there was a risk of fire or electric shock, particularly in older homes, as a result of electrical fittings deteriorating over time.
He urged all home owners to ensure they had safety switches installed, and for those with homes over 20 years old to have their wiring inspected by a qualified contractor.
Mr Bailey along with Group General Manager Malcolm Richard and State Manager for Victoria Carl Rankin are visiting different locations across the country as part of the Master Electricians Australia's national roadshow this month, which highlights the latest innovations in safety and technology to the electrical industry.
“Australians need to start thinking about electrical safety in the home,” Mr Bailey said. “Most people are unaware they’re not properly protected.”
“The number of people killed or injured in electrical accidents in Australian homes each year is astounding, and many lives could have been saved if a simple safety switch was fitted.
“Around 40 per cent of Australian homes remain completely unprotected, while some people have made the mistake of assuming a circuit breaker has the same function as a safety switch.”
He called on the owners of homes more than two decades old to have their wiring checked urgently, in order to ensure their safety.
“The risk of fire or electric shock is greater in older homes, where insulation has perished over time or been damaged by rats and mice in the roof space.
“Switch to safer thinking by calling a local Master Electrician or licensed electrical contractor to arrange an inspection and a quote to make sure you and your family are safe.”
