Saving lives through education
May is Electrical Safety Month
Electricity is referred to as the silent killer since it is often undetectable, that is, it typically cannot be seen, heard or smelled.” Erin HollinsheadSPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, April 29, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ Approximately 1,000 people die, and 30,000 people are injured every year due to electrical accidents. While electricity typically transmits without incident, there are times when the electrical path becomes disrupted. When this happens, the current can flow through anything or anyone in its path, causing electrical shock, internal and externals burns, and other serious injuries, including electrocution. “Electricity is referred to as the silent killer since it is often undetectable, that is, it typically cannot be seen, heard or smelled,” says Erin Hollinshead, executive director of Safe Electricity. “While you might notice some electrical hazards electrical outlet
Stay safe as you enter the fields
Canton Daily Ledger
SPRINGFIELD Farm equipment has become more massive and technologically advanced over time. While these welcome improvements help farmers cover more ground in less time, taller equipment and longer extensions may bring added challenges around power lines.
As farmers prepare to enter the fields for planting, Safe Electricity urges everyone working in the agricultural field to be alert to the dangers of working near overhead power lines, poles and other electrical equipment.
Cody Conrady’s story
Before you think it could never happen to you, consider electrical accident survivor Cody Conrady’s experience. He shares what happened to him in an effort to help increase power line awareness: