Electrical power strips, we all use them, but are we using them correctly? We often learn from the mistakes and accidents of others which gives us insight on how to help prevent possible losses of our own.
John Sadler comments: we insured a dry cleaner client that had a large fire loss in 2004 in excess of $200,000 to building and contents as a result of daisy chaining office equipment. As a result, we are fully aware of the attention that each client needs to pay to this important area of loss prevention.
Click on these links for more information on preventative measures:
- Power Strips – Loss Control Technical Bulletin
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recall Warnings
- Power Strips and Dangerous Daisy Chains
- NFPA: RiskWatch Article
Source: Philadelphia Loss Control Services