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LOOKING UP, LOOKING DOWN, LOOKING AFTER YOU
Always plant trees well away from power lines and keep branches trimmed and clear of the lines. Trees should never be allowed to come in contact with the wires. Never cut or trim a tree that could fall onto power lines. Before you climb any tree, be sure no power lines run through it or near it. Even if power lines aren't touching the tree, they could touch it after your weight is added to a branch. Remember that children love climbing trees and may not see the danger of overhead wires amongst the branches. Keep your trees trimmed well clear of the wires, but obtain assistance or advice from Unison when there is likelihood of danger to yourself or your family, or of the tree falling against the overhead lines. At Unison we take safety seriously. Our staff are specially trained to work in a potentially hazardous environment but there are some simple ways you can ensure your safety when near electrical equipment. CALL UNISON FIRST | 0800 2 UNISON | 0800 286 476What is Electricity? | Children, Safety & Electricity | Electrical Safety Checklist | Electrical Emergencies | Electric Blankets | Be Aware, Electricity Kills | No Power or Hot Water? | Looking Up Looking Down, Looking After You | Underground Cables | Trees and Your Power Supply | Safety Disconnections and Reconnections | Staying Safe Near Unison Equipment | Information for Schools | How Many Reminders do you Need? |
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It always pays to look up and look around before you start an activity such as fishing, or kite or model plane flying. If you see any overhead lines nearby, stay clear of them. Electricity always seeks the easiest, most direct path to the ground. This means that if something you touch comes into contact with overhead power lines, the electricity will pass through that object then you – causing death, severe burns or other injury.
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