Extension Activity on Electrical Safety

Date: 06-04-2026

Organizing Unit/Agency: Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, UIET, SBBSU

Venue: Govt High School, Ghurial, Distt. Jalandhar, Punjab

Number of students participated in such activities: 20

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Event Report

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Objectives:

• To create awareness among students and the local community about basic electrical safety practices.
• To educate participants about the hazards associated with improper handling of electrical appliances and installations.
• To promote safe practices while using electrical equipment, sockets, switches, and wiring.
• To explain preventive measures against electrical shocks, short circuits, overloading, and electrical fires.
• To encourage responsible and energy-conscious use of electrical appliances.

Highlights:

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, UIET, Sant Baba Bhag Singh University, organized an Extension Activity on Electrical Safety to create awareness about the importance of safe electrical practices in daily life. The activity focused on educating participants about common electrical hazards and appropriate preventive measures.

During the activity, students and participants were sensitized about the safe use of electrical appliances, avoiding overloading of sockets, proper handling of electrical wires and switches, the importance of earthing, and precautions to be taken while dealing with electrical equipment. The participants were also informed about basic precautions to be followed during electrical emergencies, including electrical shocks and fire incidents.

The activity provided an opportunity for the participating students to share their technical knowledge with the community and contribute towards creating awareness about electrical safety. The participants actively interacted with the student volunteers and showed keen interest in learning about safe electrical practices.