Children are curious by nature and it is important that they know and understand the potential dangers of electricity.  The following tips will help keep them informed, and more importantly, safe:

  • Never climb utility poles, transmission towers, or fences around substations.

  • Never touch electrical outlets with your fingers or other objects.

  • Never play with electrical cords, wires or switches.

  • If you're in the bathtub, shower, or standing on a wet floor, never touch anything electrical like a light switch or hairdryer.

  • When playing outdoors never play around electrical wires or equipment.

  • Stay away from areas marked DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE.

  • North Bay Hydro sponsors safety programs specially designed for school-aged children.  Our educational demonstration board Hazard Hamlet is available to teach any audience about electrical safety and we also run periodic city-wide safety demonstrations for third to fifth graders.  Educators within our service territory are encouraged to call and enquire about our services by calling North Bay Hydro at (705) 474-8100.

  • In the winter and especially after a winter of heavy snowfalls be careful on snow banks under power lines, they can get very close to live wires.  Be careful around any electrical facilities, like substations, that become more easily accessible because of high snow banks.

  • Climb trees that are far away from power lines.  Learn to look up to check for power lines before climbing trees.

  • Never throw objects at wires or utility poles.

  • Never poke wires or branches into electrical equipment boxes.

  • If you like to fly kites, remember these safety rules:
  • Fly kites only in dry weather and in open spaces, away from power lines.

  • Never use wire or metal in a kite.

  • If your kite gets caught in a power line, leave it there and call North Bay Hydro or your electric utility. (Tugging at it could pull live wires to the ground.)


Safety Links for Children

Electrical Safety Info  http://elecsafe.info/
Coloring, Games, and other Fun Stuff! http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/

     
     
 

 

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