devices:
Check regularly for the following danger signs:
a smell of hot plastic or burning near an appliance or socket
sparks or smoke coming from a plug or appliance
blackness or scorch marks around a socket or plug, or on an appliance
damaged or frayed leads
coloured wire inside leads showing at the plug or anywhere else
melted plastic on appliance casings or leads
fuses that blow or circuit-breakers that operate for no obvious reason
If you are not sure then speak you your local electrician and get advice.
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Currently, there are temporary changes to the steps to be followed in resuscitation. These can be found in the video below or by clicking here to see the New Zealand Resuscitation Council temporary guideline recommendation.
Click the link to go to the New Zealand Resuscitation Council Covid-19 recommended modifications for delivering resuscitation whilst the pandemic remains a threat. Click play to see a short video outlining CPR modifications that should be followed during the pandemic.
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