On Sat, 30 Aug 2003 22:06:14 GMT, "BigWallop"
wrote:

In recent years householders and their families have faced an increased risk
of injury from electric shock or fires caused by faults in fixed
installations or portable appliances. Many accidents are due to faulty
extension and alteration work, use of equipment that does not comply with
British Standards or misuse of portable appliances.

Properly designed, fitted and tested fixed installations offer protection
against these dangers.

Just how does all of this deal with misuse of portable appliances ?