Skip Nav Bill’s Quality Electric, LLC shares electrical safety tips for college students especially in their dorm rooms so they know what could potentially be an electrical hazard and to avoid certain issues with electrical equipment. Included are tips concerning the proper use and placement of extension cords, power strips, appliances and electronics, all with the purpose of preventing electrical shock and electrical fires. Be sure your college student is ready and in full knowledge of what is electrically safe so they are ready for college and can eliminate hazards before they start! Special Thanks to SafeElectricity.org for the article, Teach Students About Electrical Safety Before They Head to College. 