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Berk Trade and Business School in Long Island City has been a fixture in the trade building industry for over 70 years, teaching eager students the skills that keep a city functioning efficiently: the plumbing, electrical and automotive trades. With such tenure as a technical institute, they are also experts on how to keep their students safe when out of the classroom, at least when it comes to electrical concerns. In light of that, Berk Trade and Business School wants to help you make your home safe for families with children.

Tell your children the following tips to ensure their safety:

  • Do not plug too many appliances into one extension cord. This can damage the electrical system in your home and is a fire hazard.
  • Roll up or tuck away cords. This prevents pets from chewing on cords and children tripping over them.
  • Don’t climb electrical fences. There is a reason there are warning signs on these fences, so if a baseball goes over the fence, call a professional at the electrical company to get it for you.
  • Don’t pull cords from the wall. Use the plug to remove the appliance from the outlet. This minimizes the risk of shorting the cord, damaging the appliance or electrocuting yourself.
  • Don’t play near electrical lines. Kites and other toys can get wrapped around electrical lines and cause fires and other dangerous issues.
  • Cover all outlets that are not being used. This is incredibly important if you have young children in the home, so they do not electrocute themselves.
  • Keep electrical cords and appliances dry. Most electrical accidents happen because the appliance is used near water.

Berk Trade and Business School teaches its students the technical side of the trade, but they also want to make you aware of the practical. This holistic approach to teaching about the trade business industry makes them the perfect choice for career training. To sign up for classes at this trade school or to talk to an admission advisor, call (718) 729-0909 or visit them online

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