Fesco asks consumers to adopt safety measures during rainy spell.

FAISALABAD -- :Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has asked the general public to adopt precautionary and safety measures to avert any untoward incident during rains.

FESCO spokesman said here on Sunday that chances of short-circuiting increase during rainy days, hence, the people should especially focus and implement on instructions issued by the company for their safety.

He said that metallic wire should not be used for cloth drying as it a good conductor for electricity. He said that people should use plastic cord for spreading clothes on it. He advised to use three-pin shoe for using electric iron, washing machine, refrigerator, water pumps and other electrical instruments and these items should be earthed properly before using. He also directed the line staff not to work on live electricity lines without adopting safety measures. FESCO spends millions of rupees for the purchase of safety gadgets including safety belts, safety helmets, safety boots and safety gloves, etc. Now, it is duty of line staff to use these gadgets properly before working on live lines...