MEA urges people to beware of electric shocks in monsoon

By THE NATION

 

 

The Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) has advised people to beware of electric shocks during the rainy season, while warning that stealing electricity is both illegal and unsafe.

 

Boonthin Aimyanyao, Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Director at MEA, said that during the rainy season the risk of electrical shock becomes greater, and advised users to be more cautious.

 

“Electrical users must make sure that the power lines, main switch, breakers, ground lines and appliances in their home are in good condition and safe from water damage,” he said. “Avoid using appliances with damaged power cord, and plugging too many appliances in one power strip, which increase the risk of power overload.”

 

“The MEA also advises against stealing power from high-voltage lines, which is illegal and greatly increases the risk of electrical shock, not to mention it could cause a blackout in the neighbourhood in case of short circuit or explosion,” Boonthin added. “For your safety, temporary electrical users such as weekend markets and construction sites can seek MEA services which are provided by professional staff instead of illegally tapping from high-voltage lines.”

 

For more information, contact MEA branch offices or MEA Call Centre 1130, Twitter: @MEA_news, Line: @meathailand, Facebook: @Metropolitan.Electricity.Authority or download the “MEA Smart Life” mobile app, available for both Android and iOS users.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/biz-moves/30393074

 

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6 minutes ago, webfact said:

Boonthin added. “For your safety, temporary electrical users such as weekend markets and construction sites can seek MEA services which are provided by professional staff instead of illegally tapping from high-voltage lines.”

The whole point of tapping it is its free, they are hardly going to come to you for free electric !

Why would electricity thieves tap into 'high voltage lines other than by mistake? They are usually street vendors who require a standard domestic voltage supply. They pay kick-backs to local admin to park their carts and the free electric supply is expected.

Electric shock happen when I open the PEA App for check bill at the end of month ????

Does the warning include the bloke up the pole with no safety gear ?

12 minutes ago, trainman34014 said:

Does the warning include the bloke up the pole with no safety gear ?

I think he is just trying to charge his phone ...

On 8/18/2020 at 7:13 PM, trainman34014 said:

Does the warning include the bloke up the pole with no safety gear ?

It's amazing isn't it, to see all these Thais dispense with all safety rules and PPE (personal protection equipment). Life is worth nothing in this country.