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Delaney's Electric, Inc.
970-834-1715
970-834-2976 (fax)
Serving Ault, Eaton, Nunn, Pierce, Severance, Greeley, Windsor, Fort Collins and Surrounding Northern Colorado areas.
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General Safety Information
- Assume that all overhead wires are energized at lethal voltages. Never assume that a wire is safe to
touch even if it is down or appears to be insulated.
- Never touch a fallen overhead power line. Call the electric utility company to report fallen electrical
lines.
- Stay at least 10 feet or 3 meters away from overhead wires during cleanup and other activities. If working
at heights or handling long objects, survey the area before starting work for the presence of overhead wires.
- If an overhead wire falls across your vehicle while you are driving, stay inside the vehicle and continue to drive away from the line. If the engine stalls, do not leave your vehicle. Warn people not to
touch the vehicle or the wire. Call or ask someone to call the local electric utility company and emergency services.
- Never operate electrical equipment while you are standing in water.
- Never repair electrical cords or equipment unless qualified and authorized.
- Have a qualified electrician inspect electrical equipment that has gotten wet before energizing it.
- If working in damp locations, inspect electric cords and equipment to ensure that they are in good condition
and free of defects, and use a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI).
- Test ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) monthly.
- Always use caution when working near electricity.
For more information about electricity and safety please visit The Electrical Safety Foundation International's website www.esfi.org.
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