Electricity is an essential service, but it can be dangerous if not property used. Follow these safety guidelines. They will help to protect you, your family and employees.
Always assume power lines are live.
This applies to power lines on utility poles as well as those entering your home
or buildings. Even momentary contact can injure of kill. Always keep
yourself, your equipment and anything you carry at least 10 feet from power
lines. Even though you may notice a covering on a line, NEVER assume it is
safe to touch. Stay Away. Stay Alive.
Never stand ladders near power lines.
When working on or near ladders, keep all tools, the ladder and anything you
carry well away (at least 10 feet) from power lines.
Keep all cranes, scaffolding and high reach equipment
away from power lines.
Contact with a power line can cause serious burns or electrocution.
remember to work a safe distance from all power lines. when performing
construction activities, keep equipment at least 10 feet from power lines and 34
feet from transmission tower lines.
Keep yourself and others away from any fallen power
lines.
You never know when they might be live. Call the electric provider in your
area immediately and report the location of the downed wires. If a line
falls on your car, stay in your vehicle. If you must get out of the car,
jump clear, DO NOT TOUCH any part of your car and the ground at the same time
and stay clear of the fallen line.
Do not climb or trim trees near power lines.
Keep children from climbing trees near power lines. Hire a qualified
contractor to trim trees near power lines. If you have any questions about
removing limbs or trees near power lines, contact your local electric provider.
You are required to contact JULIE before digging.
Whether you are planting a tree, building a fence or laying foundation,
contacting a line with a shovel or pick can damage power lines and injure or
kill. Simply call 811, 800-892-0123 or use E-Request to reach JULIE at
least 2 working days before your next digging project.