General safety tips
General safety tips
- For your safety, do not interfere with the sealed main fuse and meter units provided by ESB Networks.
- Test your trip switch or Residual Current Device (RCD) twice yearly (when the clocks change) by pushing the test button.
- Always use a registered electrical contractor to carry out electrical work.
Outdoor safety tips
- Always check for overhead electricity wires.
- Never approach or touch fallen electricity wires. They may be live.
- Never attach anything to an electricity pole or wire.
- Don't carry out work near overhead wires or poles.