Ans. In order to protect persons, devices and property from the hazards of electricity, the following measures should be taken in household electricity:
1. FUSE
A fuse is a safety device that is connected in series with the livewire in the circuit to protect the equipment when excess current flows. It is short and thin piece of metal wire that melts when large current passes through it and breaks the circuit, .Fuses are normally rated as 5A, 10A, 13A, 30A, etc.