Electrical Safety
Electrical hazards can cause burns, shocks and
electrocution (death)
Safety Tips
• Assume that all overhead wires are energized at
lethal voltages. Never assume that a wire is safe to
touch even if it is down or appears to be insulated.
• Never touch a fallen overhead power line. Call the
electric utility company to report fallen electrical
lines.
• Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from overhead
wires during cleanup and other activities. If working
at heights or handling long objects, survey the area
before starting work for the presence of overhead
wires.
• If an overhead wire falls across your vehicle while
you are driving, stay inside the vehicle and continue
to drive away from the line. If the engine stalls,
do not leave your vehicle. Warn people not to
touch the vehicle or the wire. Call or ask someone
to call the local electric utility company and emergency
services.
• Never operate electrical equipment while you are
standing in water.
• Never repair electrical cords or equipment unless
qualified and authorized.
• Have a qualified electrician inspect electrical equipment
that has gotten wet before energizing it.
• If working in damp locations, inspect electric cords
and equipment to ensure that they are in good condition
and free of defects, and use a ground-fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI).
• Always use caution when working near electricity.

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