Electrical Safety Information
Learn & share with your family these electrical safety rules:
- Outdoors, look up and be aware of any power transmission lines near you! Be extra aware of your surroundings when working with excavation equipment, ladders or other tall equipment or when in a sailboat. Coming in contact with power lines can be deadly.
- Teach your children about electrical safety. Never allow them to fly a kite or climb a tree near a power line.
- Do not work with, handle or repair any of Peninsula Light Company’s electrical equipment.
- NEVER touch or attempt to pick up a fallen power line. If you see a downed power line or pole, get away and call Peninsula Light Company immediately!
- Report any substation or power line, pole, security light, or transformer vandalism to PLC or police.
- Make sure new appliances or equipment purchases carry the Underwriters Laboratory's or other certified lab’s approval. The UL label should apply to the entire appliance, not just the cord or plug.
- Never run electric cords under a carpet or through a doorway. Check cords often for fraying and signs of wear and replace them immediately if damaged. Do not repair or patch a frayed cord.
- Ground all tools and appliances properly. If you use a three-prong plug in a two wire socket, be sure to use a properly grounded adapter.
- Because water conducts electricity, do not use appliances or power tools while your hands are damp or while standing in or near water. Do not use electric toenail or nose hair clippers in the tub!
