Energex has modified its Safety Heroes electrical safety program so it can be delivered free by parents.
Executive General Manager for Community, Customer and Corporate Affairs at Energex, Michael Dart said every year most Queensland schools rolled out Energex and Ergon Energy’s Safety Heroes program.
“It teaches primary school children invaluable electrical safety knowledge in an easy-to-learn and engaging short program,” Mr Dart said.
“Putting it simply, this program is one that can save a child’s life by providing them electrical safety life skills in an easy-to-deliver format for any parent or caregiver.”
He said the program ran in 95 per cent of Queensland schools and used three fun super hero-style characters to teach youngsters about electricity as well as its dangers in the home and in their neighbourhood.
“In light of the coronavirus restrictions, we have shifted the entire teaching resource pack online … making it easy for anyone with internet access to work through the program with children,” Mr Dart said.
“The Energex Facebook page also has a great instructional short video in the #Heroesathome post.”
Mr Dart said Safety Heroes was more important now because the current generation of primary school children were exposed to electricity more than ever before.
“Even before they’re at school most children have direct contact with electrical appliances ranging from smart phones to gaming consoles,” he said.
“Most know how to plug them in but are often not fully aware of the associated dangers they could face when dealing with electrical goods.”
The parent-friendly Heroes at Home resource can be accessed at this PS News link.
