Don't leave electrical appliances lying around after you've used them. Put them away. Don't use portable heaters in bathrooms. In the Kitchen Switch off and unplug the toaster before trying to pull out any stuck toast or crumpets. Watch out for cords hanging over the edge of benches.
Children can pull on cords and burn or injure themselves.
Check that the powerpoint is switched off before you plug in an appliance. Put safety plugs into unused power point sockets so that small children can't push metal objects into them. Regularly check your electric blanket for damage before turning it on. Get a registered electrical contractor to replace or repair any broken or cracked plugs or frayed cords as soon as you notice the damage. Place extension cords carefully around furniture or along wall edges.