ComEd has developed the following six safety tips as a reminder for you to be aware of the power lines where you live and work.
Electricity can be dangerous if not properly used. Following these safety guidelines. They will help to protect you, your family, and your employees.
Always assume power lines are live. This applies to power lines on utility poles as well as those entering your home or buildings. Even momentary contact can injure or kill.
Always keep yourself, your equipment and anything you carry at least 10 feet from power lines. Even though you may notice a covering on a line, NEVER assume it is safe to touch. Stay Away, Stay Alive.
- Never stand ladders near power lines. When working on or near ladders, keep all tools, the ladder, and anything you carry well away (at least 10 feet) from power lines.
- Call ComEd at 1-800-Edison-1 if you are conducting any work or activity that may bring yourself, your equipment and anything you carry within ten feet of a power line
Keep all cranes, scaffolding and high reach equipment away from power lines. Contact with a power line can cause serious burns or electrocution. Remember to work a safe distance from all power lines. When performing construction activities, keep equipment at least 10 feet from power lines and 25 feet from transmission tower lines.
Keep yourself and others away from any fallen power lines. You never know when they might be live. Call ComEd at 1-800-Edison-1 right away and report the location of the downed wires. If a line falls on your car, stay in your car. If you must get out of the car, jump clear, do not touch any part of your car and the ground at the same time and stay clear of the fallen line.
Do not climb or trim trees near power lines. Keep children from climbing trees near power lines. Hire a qualified contractor to trim trees near power lines. If you have any questions about removing limbs or trees near power lines, call ComEd at 1-800-Edison-1.
Before you dig , you are required by law to call J.U.L.I.E. & DIGGER. They will help you to locate underground gas, electric and telephone lines.:
- J.U.L.I.E. (Outside Chicago) 1-800-892-0123 or visit their website .
DIGGER (Inside Chicago) 1-312-744-7000
Whether you are planting a tree, building a fence or laying foundation, contacting a line with a shovel or pick can damage power lines -- and injure or kill.