Beware of Insect Repellent!

While testing an office this week, one of our technicians uncovered a highly dangerous extension lead. This lead had the potential to injure an unsuspecting employee or cause fire in the premises.

Below is an image of the lead. A bottle of insect repellant had spilled on the extension lead. The chemicals in the repellant had effectively melted the insulation in the spill area. As a result that area of the lead had the consistency of a jelly fish.

This highlights the importance of all businesses to require staff to conduct regular inspections of electrical leads in order to improve safety. Something a simple as a bottle of insect repellant could have a huge impact on your business and staff!

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