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Electricity is a necessity for modern-day living, but electricity can be dangerous
if it is not dealt with properly. To avoid electrical injury, treat electricity with respect
using the safety tips below.
For more information and resources visit: www.esasafe.com
WHEN STORMY WEATHER STRIKES:
Every year Ontarians hear reports of storm damage across the province. Reports of downed powerlines, power outages and floods hit the news; what should homeowners know in the event that stormy weather strikes
> Most Common Mistakes
> Did You Know
> Safety Tips
Every year Ontarians hear reports of storm damage across the province. Reports of downed powerlines, power outages and floods hit the news; what should homeowners know in the event that stormy weather strikes
> Most Common Mistakes
> Did You Know
> Safety Tips
AT HOME:
Home owners who are busy maintaining their property become focused on the task at hand, and frequently disregard their immediate environment. Many of these individuals encounter high voltage wires with tragic results. OVERHEAD or UNDERGROUND, regardless of the activity, safety is a practice for all seasons.
> Most Common Mistakes
> Did You Know
> Safety Tips
Home owners who are busy maintaining their property become focused on the task at hand, and frequently disregard their immediate environment. Many of these individuals encounter high voltage wires with tragic results. OVERHEAD or UNDERGROUND, regardless of the activity, safety is a practice for all seasons.
> Most Common Mistakes
> Did You Know
> Safety Tips
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Safety on the job goes far beyond hard hats and safety boots. One of the leading causes of fatalities and serious injuries on the job is electrocution. Taking a short cut and compromising safety to meet a deadline is just asking for trouble. Roofers, renovators, painters, siding installers, demolition and construction crews and many more trades involved in residential and commercial projects are constantly at risk.
> Most Common Mistakes
> Did You Know
> Safety Tips
AT PLAY:
By definition, playing is a carefree experience. Playing on land, away from traffic, is seen as non-threatening, when in fact the opposite is true. High voltage wires, transformers and substations are all around us, and should be considered even more dangerous than deep water and undertows. Kite flying and tree climbing near power lines can be fatal. Throwing objects onto power lines and climbing the fences surrounding substations can also have very serious consequences. Awareness and education are critical in preventing tragedies from occurring.
> Most Common Mistakes
> Did You Know
> Safety Tips
By definition, playing is a carefree experience. Playing on land, away from traffic, is seen as non-threatening, when in fact the opposite is true. High voltage wires, transformers and substations are all around us, and should be considered even more dangerous than deep water and undertows. Kite flying and tree climbing near power lines can be fatal. Throwing objects onto power lines and climbing the fences surrounding substations can also have very serious consequences. Awareness and education are critical in preventing tragedies from occurring.
> Most Common Mistakes
> Did You Know
> Safety Tips