Spring’s warm weather is a great time for yard work, swimming and many other outdoor activities. At work or at play, it’s important to keep electrical safety in mind. Here are some tips to help you stay safe around electricity when you’re outdoors.
-Look up and look out for overhead power lines. Be mindful of any nearby lines before you climb a ladder or extend the handle of a pool-cleaning tool.
-Keep materials, tools and all parts of your body at least 15 feet away from any overhead power lines at all times. If you plan to get any closer, state law requires you to make arrangements with TEP that will allow your work to proceed safely. Keep this in mind when installing or repairing an antenna or satellite dish or preparing your evaporative cooler for summer use.
-Before you trim tree limbs and shrubs, watch out for power lines that could be hidden by foliage.
-Inspect power tools and electric lawn mowers for frayed power cords, broken plugs and weathered or damaged housings before every use. Don’t use damaged equipment until it has been repaired properly. Keep tools unplugged and stored in dry areas when they are not in use. And always use an insulated extension cord designed for outdoor use with the correct power rating for that equipment.
-Always keep power cords and electrical equipment away from water, wet grass or other wet areas. Keep this in mind when using electric-powered mowers or other lawn equipment.
-Never fly kites or model airplanes near power lines. If a kite does get tangled with overhead lines, don’t try to get it down yourself, as a kite string can conduct electricity.
-Keep vegetation and permanent structures away from the large, green ground-level boxes that house components of underground electrical systems.
-Treat all electric lines with caution and respect. Even low-voltage electric lines and cords can be hazardous if damaged or improperly handled. And if you Ever see a downed power line, call 911 immediately; don’t get near it.
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Switch off electrical items that are not in regular use at the plug and ensure that when we are away from the house for any length of time that you unplug and switch off electrical items as items left plugged in can be a fire risk and waste energy if left on standby.
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