Electrical safety during harvest season requires vigilance and proactive measures. Follow these tips to reduce the risk of electrical accidents.
- Maintain at least a 10-foot distance from power lines when operating equipment like grain augers, elevators and other tall machinery.
- Use a spotter to navigate safely around power lines and other electrical equipment.
- Ensure all farm workers are trained on electrical safety procedures.
- Regularly inspect all electrical equipment and machinery for signs of wear and damage.
- Keep first aid kits and emergency contact numbers in an easily accessible location.
OTHER NEWS
Ways to save: Budget billing
May 2021 What is budget billing? “Budget billing can be a very beneficial tool in assisting customers with budgeting their monthly expenses,” says Lori Christner, Supervisor of Consumer Accounts. “Dawson PPD works with these customers by spreading their electric bill...
Vern Luft retires
May 2021 Vern Luft enjoys people. His passion for customer service and a desire to know the customers that he serves runs deep. Just a few minutes visiting with him makes it evident. Vern can tell you where customers live, who used to live in the house before the...
Between the lines: Beyond 2020: Phase 1 results
May 2021 By Gwen Kautz Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 To study the possible merger, the consultant needed lots of information. Dawson PPD submitted over 49 pieces of information in which some pieces contained data for five and 10...