Electric Safety
Be Safe Around Overhead Lines—Avoid the DangerZone
When working outdoors, please be aware of the dangers of working near overhead power lines.
These power lines are not insulated, and they carry enough energy to cause serious injury or even death. Keep ladders and other equipment at least
10 feet awayat all times. If you see a downed line, keep everyone away and call us immediately at
1-800-867-5222.
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Trees & Your Electric Service
Learn more about planting and pruning trees:
Dig Safely
If you’re planning any type of excavation project, call
Dig Safely New York at 1-800-962-7962 at least two full working days—and no more than 10 working days—
before digging, drilling or blasting begins. This free service helps you prevent personal injury, property damage and service interruptions caused by accidentally digging into electric, gas, telephone, water, sewer or cable facilities.
You can also visit their website at
www.digsafelynewyork.com*.
Dig Safely New York
notifies us and other participating utilities, giving us time to mark our underground wires, pipes or cables to prevent personal injury, property damage and service interruptions.
For additional information, visit the NYS Department of Labor's website:
Workforce New York for information relating to Code Rule 57 and Extracts of the Labor Law.
Electric Safety
- Overhead power lines are not insulated, and carry enough energy to cause serious injury or even death. Regard all wires as live.
- Keep yourself, your co-workers, friends, family and vehicles at least 10 feet away from residential electric lines and equipment.
- Stay alert. Keep ladders at least 10 feet away from power lines when carrying, moving, and raising them.
- Keep away from wires when working with tools, pipe, lumber or siding—all of which can conduct electricity.
- Make sure the area is clear of wires before working near trees or shrubs.
- Never attach or tie anything off to power lines or electrical equipment.
To further ensure your safety, consider all lines "energized" and put an effective ground on all equipment working near overhead electric lines.
