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Operations in Sequence: Electrical Safety

Make a series of drawings that explain the process of plugging-in an appliance

Whenever you use mains electricity, always follow these procedures:

Plugging in

Check that the appliance is switched off
Check that the socket is switched off
Make sure that the lead and plug are not damaged
Plug in
Switch on a the socket
Switch on the appliance

Switching off

Switch off the appliance
Switch off the socket
Remove the plug from the socket

Further Reading
Electrical Safety: Some Simple Precautions

Exercise
Operations in Sequence: Wiring An Electrical Plug

1: The Plug
2: The Fuse
3. The Problem

The Starting Point

The Pivot Point