10. Fuses not of proper ampere rating for circuit---- 11. Extension cord used in place of permanent wiring---- 12. Pull chain socket without an insulating link in the chain---- 13. Pull chain socket near plumbing fixtures or where hands may be wet or one may stand in water---- [Illustration: Figure 3] 14. No moisture-proof cords for outside weather conditions or heavy rubber cords for motors and motor driven appliances _Lighting_ 1. Fixtures in farm buildings installed so that they might be easily damaged 2. Lights in haymows and other dusty locations not protected by dustproof globes 3. Outside sockets not waterproof 4. Heat lamps not properly supported by non-current carrying wire, chains, or brackets (Figure 4) 5. Light bulbs not frosted, shaded, or placed so that light is diffused to prevent glare [Illustration: Figure 4] _Auxiliary Wiring_ 1. Outlets overloaded--in other words, "octopus wiring" 2. Extension cords placed under rugs 3. Extension cords run through doorways (Figure 5) [Illustration: Figure 5] 4. Extension cords or lamp cords should use underwriters' knot (Figure 6) [Illustration: Figure 6] 5. Plug connections fuzzy (Figure 7) [Illustration: Figure 7] 6. Extension cords run over heaters or radiators 7. Extension cords, or appliance or lamp cords, worn or frayed 8. Heating appliances without regular asbestos covered wire 9. Open sockets or outlets where a baby or small child might stick a finger or metal toy 10. Broken plugs (Figure 8)---- 11. Loose prongs on appliance or lamps plugs---- [Illustration: Figure 8] How Many Hazards Did You Find? Make a chart listing the hazards, their locations and what you did about them. Make your own chart and list what you find. Demonstrations You Can Give Show and tell others how to have a Hazard Hunt. For Further Information Check with your leader, then ask your power supplier or a local electrician to tell you about safe electrical wiring, connections and fixtures.