Outdoor Electrical Safety and Ladder Safety Comments

Make sure there are no power lines close by when putting in or taking out an antenna,. You should remain at least 10 ft. (plus the length of the antenna) away from the lines.

Ladders, scaffolds and other apparatus should be at least 10 feet away from all lines plus the electric service cable joined to the house or building.

Touching a downed wire could be fatal. If you come across a downed wire, stay clear and alert others to the danger and send someone to notify Lakefront Utilities at 905-372-2193.

If you hit a hydro pole in your car and dislodge any wires stay inside the car until a hydro crew can remove the wire. If you have to evacuate in case of fire, jump free with both feet simultaneously and without coming in contact with the car and ground at the same time. Use small steps to get away. Don’t go back to the car for any reason and tell others to stay away.

You should have either a three-prong plug or double insulation on Power tools. Use a suitable three-wire, grounded cord if you require an extension cord,. All tools and cords should be kept in good condition and don’t use power tools on wet grass or other damp surfaces.

Avoid planting trees under a powerline as trees can conduct electricity, especially if they’re wet. If you are planning to prune, trim or pick fruit from a tree, take care that branches and tools do not contact power lines. If you are not sure, do not do the work.

When launching or sailing your boat be on guard for electrical wires. If your mast or antenna happens to come in contact with a power line, it could be deadly.

Children Playing Outside:

Instruct children to play away from hydro wires and stay away from any area with signs marked "Keep Out" or "Danger".

It is very treacherous to climb hydro poles, towers, and fences adjoining electrical equipment. Children could fall or touch a wire and be hurt or killed.

Tell children not to climb trees near power lines and they should not play on or near pad-mounted transformers (short green metal cabinets on cement slabs that convert high voltage electricity to lower voltages for use in homes and businesses)

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