Overhead Powerlines

Electricity travels along the overhead power lines visible in communities everywhere so it’s important to always be aware of overhead lines. Remember to use extreme caution and stay away from overhead power lines. Materials such as metal, water, trees, the ground, animals and people can be conductors of electricity. If you come in contact with power lines, you could become electricity’s path from the lines to the ground. Following these safety tips can help keep you safe around overhead power lines at home, on the jobsite or on the farm.


Resources

Overhead Power Line Safety at Home

Review helpful overhead power line safety tips for Home Electrical Safety from ESFi.

Overhead Power Line Safety on the Jobsite

Review helpful overhead power line safety tips for Jobsite Electrical Safety from ESFi.

Overhead Power Line Safety on the Farm

Review helpful overhead power line safety tips for Agricultural Electrical Safety from ESFi.

Overhead Power Line Safety for Equipment and Vehicles

Review helpful overhead power line safety tips for Equipment and Vehicle Safety from ESFi.