Multan Electric power company (MEPCO) issued safety guidelines for Pubic safety, Adhering to these safety measures is necessary to avoid risk of electric shock. These safety guidelines are given as below:

  1. Never use electricity cables to hang clothes.
  2. Do not use bare wires for extending electricity cables or connections.
  3. Do not touch metallic parts of machinery, equipment or devices during their operation.
  4. It is recommended to use proper size fuses for every electric connection.
  5. In event of Current leakage from the electric poles or if electric poles seen fallen down on the ground, immediately report to MEPCO helpline.
  6. Animals and Pets must not be tied with electricity poles.
  7. During rainy season, children should kept away from the electric poles and wires.
  8. All electrical devices and appliances, including air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, and electric irons, should be used with three-pin shoes, with the third pin correctly earthed.
  9. Before removing the electrical shoe from the plug, turn off the electrical appliances and devices, and make sure the shoe must not be removed with jerk.
  10. Naked wires and their joints in a home, shop, or factory must be fixed or taped quickly, and worn electric wiring should be fixed on urgent basis.
  11. Always utilize an automated voltage regulator with a delayed start for deep freezers, refrigerators, and televisions.
  12. Always use good quality of capacitors with Air conditioners (AC).
  13. Kite flying near electric wires, poles and other electrical infrastructure is strictly forbidden.

Public is advised to follow the above safety measure to avoid fatal accidents due to electric shocks. These safety guidelines must be obeyed in all circumstances.