Electric Safety
Safety Around the Home
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No Kites Around Power Lines
Kite string, believe it or not, is a conductor of electricity. So, if your kite gets entangled with a power line you could get electrocuted.
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Never Touch A Downed Power Line
Never touch a downed power line with anything. Not with your hand, or a stick or piece of wood. Keep others away and call SLEMCO. ALWAYS assume a downed power line is energized until SLEMCO personnel arrive.
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Before Installing A TV Antenna On Your Home...
Make sure it won’t come into contact with any power line, insulated or otherwise. Have someone watch you work to make sure you keep a safe distance between you and any nearby power line. Contact between the antenna and a power line can result in electrocution.
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Never Climb Electric Substation Fences
Very high voltage is present inside power substations. The fences are installed to keep you out and safe. Call SLEMCO if a kite, ball or any other item has gone inside the fence of a substation.