Dosklovitz listed a number of warnings pertinent to Sukkot in particular.
Sukkah builders should not improvise attachments to the electric grid or use electric appliances that are not fully insulated or do not have proper wiring, he said.
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A Sukkah is usually comprised of wood or cloth, which are both flammable, and is liable to be dampened by rain or dew, which can ruin electrical appliances and render them unusable and dangerous.
Along with electricity-related dangers, large portable fans are also a hazard, especially for young children who are liable to put their hands through the wiring and into the way of the fan’s blades, Dosklovitz warned.
The infiltration of fingers through the wiring can cause serious harm including losing fingers, he said.
CONSTRUCTING THE sukkah. (credit: YONATAN SINDEL/FLASH90)
Dosklovitz called on parents to restrict their children’s access to fans, and in any case to use fans with enclosed blades which completely guard from the hands of curios children or babies.
The Regulatory Authority is the governmental body responsible for guarding the public’s safety with regards to any appliances with official regulations.
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/sukkot-hazards-include-rogue-electricity-and-portable-fans-official-679754
