Ladders

What is the Risk?
One in five non-worker deaths from electrocution are associated with ladders contacting overhead powerlines. Aluminum ladders, or ladders with aluminum parts, will act as conductors of electricity if they contact overhead powerlines.

How to Avoid the Risk
Look Up! Always be aware of overhead powerlines when using ladders. Ladders should always be carried horizontally when moving them from point A to point B.

Tree Trimming

What is the Risk?
Check to ensure that trees are not contacting powerlines – if they are, notify your Local Distribution Company. Contacting powerlines results in 11% of non-worker electrocutions with powerlines.

How to Avoid the Risk

Look Out! Be aware of overhead powerlines that run across your property. Never touch powerlines and never attempt to trim trees around powerlines - only trained and experienced workers should trim trees around powerlines.

For More Information on
Landscaping and Trimming Safety
(Work OR Home) please visit:
www.powerlinesafety.info

Ladders

What is the Risk?

Aluminum ladders, or ladders with aluminum parts, will act as conductors of electricity if they contact overhead powerlines. One in six worker deaths from electrocution are associated with ladders contacting overhead powerlines.

How to Avoid the Risk
Look Up! Always be aware of overhead powerlines when using ladders. Ladders should always be carried horizontally when moving them from point A to point B.

Tree Trimming

What is the Risk?

Overhead powerlines can be hidden by foliage. Tree trimming tools that contact powerline can result in electrocution.

How to Avoid the Risk
Look Out! Identify overhead powerline that run through trees and ensure that tools are kept 10 feet away from powerlines.

Aerial Lifts & Buckets

What is the Risk?

Aerial lifts can come in contact with overhead powerlines – especially when working around trees where powerlines may not be in clear view.

How to Avoid the Risk
Look Up! Check for overhead powerlines and ensure clearance when operating aerial lift equipment and bucket trucks. Keep equipment more than 10 feet away from powerlines.