According to an electrician, using extension cords or power strips with appliances that contain heating elements can pose a ...

Meanwhile, trips occur when a person's foot strikes or hits an object, which can cause them to lose their balance. Common causes of trips include obstructions and clutter on or near the floor (e.g.

But, if not used properly, extension cords lead to electrical shock hazards, equipment damage, and fire hazards. In addition, improper cord selection can lead to use of an undersized extension cord ...

They also suggest keeping in mind the location of any power cords that ... create a trip hazard. Measure from a reference point, such as a wall or drain pipe, to pinpoint the floor outlet ...

A 72-year-old woman who spent 11 hours on the floor ... cords failed may have survived if she had had help sooner, an inquest has heard. Jean Trigg pulled a cord in her living room after a fall ...

"If you have suffered any injury from a slip-and-fall accident, you may need to prove that the property owner failed in their responsibility of care and is to blame for your injury," says injury ...

According to an electrician, using extension cords or power strips with appliances that contain heating elements can pose a fire hazard. Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET currently covering ...