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LOOK OUT at Play

3 most common mistakes we make at play:
flying kites, climbing trees and flagpoles.

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FLYING KITES

What is the Risk –

There are two risks here:

  1. Some kite strings will conduct electricity if they contact with overhead powerlines.
  2. Some people attempt to retrieve kites that become tangled in overhead powerlines.

How to Avoid Risk –

Look Up! Check for overhead powerlines -always look for wide-open spaces away from powerlines. Never attempt to retrieve a kite that becomes tangled in a powerline.

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CLIMBING TREES

What is the Risk –

Tree branches, limbs, and leaves can hide powerlines.

How to Avoid Risk –

Look for powerlines running through or beside trees before you climb. Do not climb trees that are near powerlines.

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FLAGPOLES

What is the Risk –

Flagpoles are metal, and can carry electricity if they contact powerlines. 6% of non-occupational electrocutions from powerlines resulted from contact with flagpoles.

How to Avoid Risk –

Look Up! Always check for overhead powerlines and wires when planning to raise a flag pole.
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