A list of electrical hazards

1) Broken or frayed electrical wires 2) Exposed or bare metal or copper wires 3) Loose or improper wire connection to an outlet 4) Light fixture hanging from an electric wire or cord with no other firm support 5) Exposed fuse box connector or connections 6) Missing or cracked switch and/or outlet cover plate 7) Overloaded circuits 8) Rubber or plastic coated electrical wiring mounted on exterior of surface of wall 9) Lamp cord which is being used as a permanent part of the electrical system 10) Non-working outlet 11) Electric cords which run under rugs or other floor coverings 12) Improper connections, insulation or grounding of component of electrical system 13) Outlet or electrical heating appliance very close to a bathtub