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Electrical Safety
Outdoor Safety Tips
- Never touch a power line!
- Report downed power lines to Glacier Electric immediately
- Be careful not to touch overhead power lines with ladders, TV antennas or other equipment.
- Remember, fatal accidents can result from contact with power lines.
- Inspect all power tools and appliances for frayed cords, broken plugs and cracked or broken housing.
- Repair or replace damaged items.
- Always call 811 before you dig.
- Do not put signs or advertisements on power poles- they are a hazard and reduce the life span of the pole.
- Pay attention to where you plant trees and other vegetation. Make sure they will not grow into power lines as they mature.
- If an overhead electric line falls across your vehicle while you are driving, stay inside the vehicle and wait for help. If you must leave your vehicle due to other safety issues, Jump out of your vehicle with your FEET TOGETHER so that they land together at the same time and touching each other. From this landing position hop KEEPING BOTH FEET TOGETHER away from the vehicle after you are a good distance from the vehicle, SHUFFLE further away. Separating your feet while jumping from the car or while trying to get further from the scene can allow the electricity to go to ground through your body.
Indoor Safety Tips
- Never use appliances with damaged cords. Always replace damaged extension cords.
- Never use electrical appliances in wet areas.
- Pull on the plug, not the cord, to unplug appliances.
- Never overload outlets with too many appliances.
- Unplug all extension cords and appliances when not in use.
- Never throw water on an electric fire. Water is a conductor and will make the fire worse.
- Always use the correct wattage bulbs in each socket. Higher than recommended wattages can overheat and lead to fire.
Electrical Safety for Kids
- Never use radios or hair dryers around baths or showers.
- Never pull a plug out by the cord.
- Keep fingers and other objects away from electrical outlets.
- Never climb trees near power lines. - Never fly kites around power lines.
- Never swim during a thunderstorm
- Never go near downed power lines or substations.
- Never shoot your water gun near power lines.
- Never attempt to retrieve balls or other objects from substations - high-voltage equipment is VERY dangerous.
Safety Programs for Schools and Civic Organizations
Glacier Electric can provide electrical safety demonstrations to schools, civic organizations, and those involved in emergency services upon request. Please contact Glacier Electric at 406-873-5566 for more information.
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Tree Trimming
If you have a tree or other vegetation growing near or into our power lines we will trim, cut, or remove the growth. Trees that grow too close to power lines can be an extreme safety hazard for children and tree trimmers. Only qualified workers are allowed to work within 10 feet of an energy lines. Glacier Electric tree trimming crews, or contract trimming crews are trained to perform this work.
We understand that conflict sometimes occurs when trees or other vegetation needs to be trimmed or removed along power lines, however, for Glacier Electric maintain a safe and reliable power system, trimming is imperative. We believe that some of these issues can be resolved by members remembering to think of the mature growth size of all vegetation before planting near power lines.
Standby Generators
Standby electric generators can provide an extra sense of security in view of Montana's unpredictable weather and the occasional resulting power outage. At Glacier Electric we understand and agree that a generator can be a convenient source of power around your home or business. We only ask, for your sake and the sake of our crews, that all generators be properly installed and used safety. Even small portable electric generators - if they are used improperly - can threaten your safety and the safety of our linemen working to restore power.
To protect yourself and your family, read and follow the safety instructions contained in every generator operations manual. Before purchasing a generator, please consider how you will be using it. That will help you ensure that you are buying a generator that is correctly sized for your application. Next, you will need to know how it should be installed and where to safely operate it. Finally, you will want to read the summary of safety tips presented in the following downloadable brochure to ensure the generator is correctly installed and used properly. Click here for Generator Safety Brochure.
Call before you dig
Glacier Electric asks that you always remember to call 811 before you dig.
