PR Newswire
JACKSON, Mich., June 22, 2017
JACKSON, Mich., June 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers Energy today reminded the public to be extra cautious when working or playing outside, now that summer has officially begun.
"The safety of our customers, communities, employees and the general public has always been the top priority for Consumers Energy," said Aaron Kantor, the company's director of emergency management and public safety. "Whether people are looking up to perform chores on a ladder, catching wind to fly a kite or hoist a sail, or have their sights set on the ground as they excavate for a garden project, Consumers Energy wants everyone to know the potential hazards and stay safe as they participate in summer activities."
He advised residents to always "look up and look out" for overhead electric lines when participating in outdoor activities. "Always assume a power line is energized and therefore dangerous. Stay away from them, and teach children to stay away, too," Kantor said.
Consumers Energy reminded the public that it is important to look for and avoid power lines when you:
Safety standards require that anyone working near power lines stay at least 10 feet away, which includes any tools or equipment being used. Metal ladders, cranes and other specialized equipment require 20 feet of clearance. If a project requires you or your equipment to be positioned within the minimum safety distances, contact Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050 so other safe arrangements can be made, such as de-energizing the power line.
Kantor offered these "Look Up" summer safety tips:
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Before undertaking digging or garden projects like planting bushes and trees or installing decks and fences, Kantor advised residents to "Know What's Below." Other safe digging tips include:
In addition, Kantor reminds contractors of additional safety measures to ensure they're kept safe while working around overhead power lines:
Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest utility, is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.
For more information about Consumers Energy, go to www.ConsumersEnergy.com.
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MORE SAFETY INFORMATION: www.ConsumersEnergy.com/safety
SAFETY INFORMATION FOR KIDS: www.ConsumersEnergy.com/kids
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG: At least three working days before digging, call 811 or visit www.MISSDIG811.org to complete a free underground utility staking request.
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SOURCE Consumers Energy
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