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This reduces fire risk, prevents overheating and saves energy.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStore electrical items safely \u2013 don\u2019t let cords get pinched under doors or furniture.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EKeep electrical outlets dust-free by locating and positioning extension leads appropriately \u2013 dust can build up and become a fire risk.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDo not use damaged or wet appliances \u2013 never use a toaster or hair dryer with water nearby.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFollow manufacturer instructions \u2013 using devices incorrectly can create hazards.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EReport hazards to an adult \u2013 frayed wires, sparks, or strange smells should never be ignored.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Preventing fires with electrical devices"}]}]}],"config":null},{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u00A0\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPlaying the game\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGather everyone together and explain that you\u2019ll be playing a game similar to Sticky Witches but this time, it\u2019s all about electricity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk them what they know about electricity, how they stay safe around it, and what happens when plug sockets overload or devices become hot.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChoose one person to be \u2018on\u2019 and they will be the lead of the Power Strip.\u00A0Everyone else will be the appliances and devices.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen the Power Strip tags someone, that player joins hands (or holds a jumper or sleeve) and becomes part of the Sticky Circuit.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe circuit should work together to tag others, growing longer and making it harder to move around the space.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDuring the game, you can use the following call-outs:\u00A0\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESafety check!\u003C/strong\u003E \u2013 If the circuit is getting long but not overloaded. Split the chain into two smaller chains to keep it manageable.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOverload! \u003C/strong\u003E\u2013 If the circuit grows too long (8\u002B people) or moves too fast. Everyone drops to the ground and shouts \u201Cfire hazard\u201D. 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