TXU Electric Delivery recently announced a year-long initiative to help the public avoid electrical injuries by keeping safety information in the spotlight throughout the new year. Electrical safety tips appropriate to the various seasons will be released publicly at least monthly.

"As our lifetime theme indicates, the value of electrical safety has no boundaries," said Rob Trimble, president and chief operating officer, Electric Delivery company. "It applies every day through every season of the year and is equally vital to children and seniors and everyone in between."

Tips for this month focus post-holiday safety, especially for kids with new electronic toys.

• Be sure that any new electric-powered plug-in toys bear the seal of United Laboratories or another recognized certification specialist.
• Teach children not to carry electrical toys and products by the cord.
• For older children, teach the right way to unplug an electrical product by holding the plug not the cord.
• For younger children, install childproof electric outlets in your home.

"With more than a century of experience delivering power to homes and businesses in Texas, we are proud to pass along our expertise to help keep you and your family safe. Electric Delivery is pleased to sponsor this public awareness campaign on behalf of our employees, who put safety first every day, and the communities in Texas we are privileged to serve," said Trimble. "We urge everyone to memorize these tips and apply them every day at home and at work. You may be surprised at how many you haven't thought about."