There is more than enough electricity coming from your outlets at home to seriously hurt you, so be sure to pay attention to these points:

• Wall sockets can only handle two plugs safely. Don't overload outlets by using an "octopus" (an outlet with several plugged-in cords) or splitters.
• If you have young children, cover outlets to prevent them from sticking objects into the outlets.
• All sockets in wet or damp environments - in bathrooms, around sinks or outside - should be equipped with special circuits called ground fault circuit interrupters. These simple devices prevent shocks. An electrical contractor can install them.