TELKOMNIKA Telecommunication Computing Electronics and Control
Safety precautions in the usage of extension cords by students in halls and hostels
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Title
TELKOMNIKA Telecommunication Computing Electronics and Control
Safety precautions in the usage of extension cords by students in halls and hostels
Safety precautions in the usage of extension cords by students in halls and hostels
Subject
Electric shock
Extension cord
Fire outbreak
Safety
Extension cord
Fire outbreak
Safety
Description
This paper presents the evaluation of the safety measures adopted by Ho
Technical University (HTU) students in the use of power extension cords in
their halls and hostels, along with their safety considerations for properly
selecting these cords to avert fire outbreaks or prevent them from becoming
a potential fire hazard. Whenever extension cords are utilized
inappropriately it can lead to fire or electric shock perils. The assessment of
the awareness level of safety practices is yet to be rigorously pursued as an
agenda towards extension cord usage in institutions and agencies perceived
to be high energy consumers where fire outbreaks occur frequently.
A quantitative research approach was adopted, using a questionnaire for data
collection. The findings revealed that about 52% of the respondents did not
know the current and power ratings and the effects of overloading the
extension cord. It was recommended that consumers purchase extension
cords that have been endorsed by an autonomous testing laboratory, whereas
the university should immediately organize a seminar to educate the staff
and students about the use of the extension cord.
Technical University (HTU) students in the use of power extension cords in
their halls and hostels, along with their safety considerations for properly
selecting these cords to avert fire outbreaks or prevent them from becoming
a potential fire hazard. Whenever extension cords are utilized
inappropriately it can lead to fire or electric shock perils. The assessment of
the awareness level of safety practices is yet to be rigorously pursued as an
agenda towards extension cord usage in institutions and agencies perceived
to be high energy consumers where fire outbreaks occur frequently.
A quantitative research approach was adopted, using a questionnaire for data
collection. The findings revealed that about 52% of the respondents did not
know the current and power ratings and the effects of overloading the
extension cord. It was recommended that consumers purchase extension
cords that have been endorsed by an autonomous testing laboratory, whereas
the university should immediately organize a seminar to educate the staff
and students about the use of the extension cord.
Creator
Divine Tuinese Novieto, Frank Kulor, Elisha D. Markus, Michael Wellington Apprey
Source
http://telkomnika.uad.ac.id
Date
Oct 26, 2022
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Collection
Citation
Divine Tuinese Novieto, Frank Kulor, Elisha D. Markus, Michael Wellington Apprey, “TELKOMNIKA Telecommunication Computing Electronics and Control
Safety precautions in the usage of extension cords by students in halls and hostels,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 11, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/4520.
Safety precautions in the usage of extension cords by students in halls and hostels,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed April 11, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/4520.