507-847-3520 or 800-321-3520
Fax: 507-728-8366
77100 US Highway 71
PO Box 69
Jackson, MN 56143-0069
info@federatedrea.coop
Electrical Safety Education
Think about these statistics:
- One person is electrocuted in the home every 36 hours, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission data.
- One person is electrocuted at the workplace every day, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration data.
- An estimated 160,900 residential electrical fires claim more than 800 human lives, 7,660 injuries and $1.4 billion in personal property each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission data.
Your electric cooperative hopes that its members are never among these statistics. Safety education is a top priority at the cooperative for members and its employees.
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A hotline safety demonstration |
"While a photo is worth a thousand words, an actual live demonstration is worth a million words," said the co-op's safety coordinator. "Our co-op has a tabletop electrical safety demonstration that we use for school classrooms, 4-H clubs or other organizations. We focus on farm and general electrical safety, but it can be adapted to fit almost any group."
Demonstrations may include showing what happens when:
- a kite is flying near power lines
- farm equipment contacts overhead power lines
- equipment digs into underground power lines
- a hot dog that simulates human flesh touches a power line
- a tree branch hits power lines and a lot more
"Recently we participated in a farm safety day camp for kids," added the safety coordinator. "After a morning of rotating sessions, one youngster made our day when she said that our demonstration was the best. That's a great compliment, but the best compliment is if participants learn and use electrical safety in their daily lives."
In addition, the co-op offers other safety education communication tools:
- electrical safety reminders in CAP Connections each month
- safety education video tapes aimed at children or adults
- safety education coloring books, brochures and other printed materials
- "Caution look up" stickers for augers and other farm equipment that could contact overhead lines
- employee safety education.
Safety training and education continues with the cooperative's employees, especially the linemen.
If you are interested in a safety education demonstration, video tape or other information, call the cooperative. If possible, please give the co-op advance notice for scheduling the safety demonstration.