Other Electrical Tips
Here are some other important tips on how to stay safe
and what to do when an accident happens.
Avoiding Transformers
- Keep away from transformers. They are generally
green and mounted on concrete slabs, and are found
where there are underground power lines.
- Never attempt to open the door of one of these
transformers. If you find a door unlocked,
call Duke Energy immediately.
Electricity & Water
Because water makes it easier for you to become an
electrical path to the ground, be careful when using
electricity around water.
- Don't use power tools while the ground is wet
or while standing in water.
- Don't touch an electrical appliance while in a
pool or hot tub.
- Don't touch any electrical appliances while in
the bathtub or shower.
- Make sure outdoor electrical outlets are
weatherproofed and protected by a Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). This device is
designed to protect you from electrical shock.
When an Accident Happens
- Don't touch a victim who's in contact with a
power line. Don't touch anything that's in
contact with the victim. Don't attempt to
move the power line. Call 911.
- If a victim, who is not in contact with the power
line, is not breathing or has no pulse, call 911.
If you are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR), begin immediately.
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