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HYDRO ONE
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As the school year comes to an end take a few minutes to go over these 7 outdoor electrical safety tips with your kids.
Education is key in preventing accidents and the safety of Hydro One’s employees and the public are our number one priority.
- Obey warning signs and keep away from outdoor areas marked with signs that say “Danger” or “Danger High Voltage”. Never attempt to enter a station.
- Before climbing a tree, look up to make sure there are no hydro wires running through or beside it.
- Stay clear of overhead power lines and wires. Be sure not to touch any overhead lines with a pole or stick as electricity could travel down that object and cause a shock that could result in a serious injury or death.
- Also, fly kites, balloons and toy aircrafts in wide-open spaces, away from power lines.
- Respect utility electrical equipment and never touch or climb poles, towers or metal transformer boxes.
- Always try to get inside a building or a car during a lightning storm. Avoid wide open spaces and tall trees. If you’re swimming, get out of the water.
- Call 911 in case of an emergency. Don’t touch someone who is being shocked until the electricity has been turned off.
For more safety tips, visit our website: www.HydroOne.com.
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