The use of electricity, an integral part of our lives, is increasing by the day. But did you know that accidents involving it are also on the rise? That Kerala accounts for 10 per cent of such accidents taking place in the country? There are a number of such interesting pieces of information in a handbook brought out by the Electrical Inspectorate of the State government in connection with the observance of the first week of May as the Electrical Safety Week. The handbook opens with a chapter on "How to avoid accidents involving electricity.' "Carelessness, negligence and ignorance are the main reasons for electrical accidents. Pay attention to the following things to avoid accidents ... ,' it starts off. Simple points It is only when going through the content that you realise that these are simple, elementary and easy-to-observe points. What makes them lofty is their ability to save precious lives. Keep your main switch functional, is the cardinal point. Use a fuse of lower strength than that in the main switch in the minor circuit, is another. Here are a few other samples