Safety Tips

Always assume power lines are live. This applies to power lines on utility poles as well as those lines entering your home or buildings. Even momentary contact can injure or 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 yourself and others away from any fallen power lines. You never know when they might be energized.  Always report the location of the downed wires.

      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, call your service provider.

      You are required by law to call Kansas One Call at 1-800-DIG SAFE before you dig. They will help you to locate gas, electric and telephone lines.

 

 

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