Safety precautions in the usage of extension cords by students in halls and hostels

This paper presents the evaluation of safety measures adopted by Ho Technical University (HTU) students in use power extension cords their halls and hostels, along with considerations for properly selecting these to avert fire outbreaks or prevent them from becoming a potential hazard. Whenever are utilized inappropriately it can lead electric shock perils. The assessment awareness level practices is yet be rigorously pursued as an agenda towards cord usage institutions agencies perceived high energy consumers where occur frequently. A quantitative research approach was adopted, using questionnaire data collection. findings revealed that about 52% respondents did not know current ratings effects overloading cord. It recommended purchase have been endorsed autonomous testing laboratory, whereas university should immediately organize seminar educate staff