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Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Check your outlets
Each year, almost 4,000 injuries associated with electric outlets are treated in hospitals.
The simplest and most effective way to protect against electrocution is by installing ground-fault circuit interrupters (FCIs). When replacing older and worn out outlets, consider installing three-wire or grounded outlets in place of the old two-pronged outlets.