Below are some specific rules and precautions that parents should teach their children to help them practice safety around electricity.
It's safest to play and fly kites in an open field—not near overhead lines
It is not safe to climb utility poles—stay away
Stay away from substation fences or electrical equipment
It is not safe to climb trees where electrical wires are present
Keep metallic balloons and model airplanes away from power lines
Stay away from water when anything electrical is present
Don't break insulators on electrical equipment
Electrical outlets are for electrical plugs only
The Common Ground Alliance (CGA) has created a new pirate-themed video for children ages 8 to 11 years on the importance of calling before you dig. The video is 7 minutes long and teaches children the importance of damage prevention and its relevance to their everyday lives.
