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- Keep looking up! That’s good advice for a healthy
attitude and great advice when it comes to being safe around
electricity .
- When working or playing outdoors, be aware of overhead
wires.
- Whether you’re moving a ladder, installing a new
antenna, cleaning the eaves troughs, vacuuming the pool, trimming
hedges, climbing a tree, or flying a kite, keep looking
up!
- Don’t
use any metal or wire in a kite.
- When planting trees, plan for
future growth: avoid power lines.
- Never use electrical tools where
it is wet or damp.
- All outside outlets should have ground fault
circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and weather covers.
- Frequently inspect
the cords and plugs on outdoor tools.
- If you see a downed wire,
don’t touch it! Call for help
and warn others to stay clear.
- If a wire should fall on your vehicle,
stay put and wait for help. If you need to make an emergency
escape, jump clear of the vehicle
without touching the ground and the vehicle at the same time.
Then, don’t run: shuffle away to avoid moving from an energized
area to one that isn't.
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