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CELEBRATE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY MONTH

May is the month for lots of special holidays – Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day and Memorial Day, but did you know May is also National Electrical Safety Month? Help commemorate this important month by following these outdoor safety tips from your trusted advisors at Oncor.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY OUTDOORS

As you're outside getting the yard ready for this summer's pool parties, barbeques, block parties or venturing on an outdoor project be sure to keep electrical safety at the top of your mind. Following these simple tips can help protect you, your home and your family from harm.

  • Before using any electrical tools, be sure to check them for damage to cords, plugs and wiring. If you find any damage, be sure to take the tool to a qualified professional for repairs.
  • If you use power tools to work outside, make sure extension cords are marked for outdoor use and rated for the power needs of your tools. Overloaded cords may lead to electric shock and serious injury.
  • Wear safety goggles, hearing protection, appropriate clothes and other protection as recommended by the equipment or tool manufacturer when mowing, trimming or edging. Avoid loose clothing or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts.
  • If you have a pool, be especially careful when working near the water – protect all tools and wiring from getting wet.
  • Never leave electric tools unattended where they would be reachable to children.
  • Check for overhead power lines when using ladders to clean your gutters or pool cleaning equipment. Touching an overhead power line can lead to serious injury or even death from electric shock.
  • When digging in your yard to plant new flowers and plants, make sure you know where underground electric lines are located. Always call 8-1-1 (toll-free) at least two working days prior to digging in order to locate underground utility lines. In fact, state law requires it if digging 16 inches or deeper.

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