Look Up. Look Out. Live!
Those five simple words can help you to prevent an accident when you are working on the farm or in the field near power lines. We understand that the weather has caused some delays in the planting season, but short cuts in safety procedures are NOT a good way to make up for the lost time!
LOOK UP.
Electrical safety in the field begins with two simple words…LOOK UP! It only takes a moment to LOOK UP and gain perspective of the location of power lines.
Keep cultivators, sprayers and planters AT LEAST 10 FEET from power lines and electrical facilities.
Use a spotter when maneuvering large equipment near power lines.
LOOK OUT.
Always inspect entrances into fields to ensure there is adequate clearance for equipment without jeopardizing the safety of the equipment operator.
Use a spotter from a good vantage point to verify that entry points offer sufficient clearance.
Never attempt to move a power line out of the way or raise it for clearance.
LIVE.
Always inspect entrances into fields to ensure there is adequate clearance for equipment without jeopardizing the safety of the equipment operator.
In the event that you are involved in a contact incident, remain inside the equipment until linemen from SPD arrive to de-energize the line. Stepping out of the equipment creates a path from the equipment to the ground, and electricity will use YOU as a path.
Do not allow any person to approach your equipment until you receive clearance from SPD personnel, and can verify that lines have been de-energized.
We look forward to serving our farming customers this growing season, and we wish you a safe and prosperous year!
