Safety

Safety demo

For Southern Pine Electric Power Association, safety is our first commitment, both to the public and our employees. Our employees routinely undergo safety training. We also offer safety tips for electrical safety and education programs for adults and school children about the hazards of electrical safety. We also encourage homeowners and contractors to participate in the Mississippi One Call program.

Safety Demonstrations

Southern Pine offers safety education programs for adult and children’s groups. These programs feature live demonstrations of the hazards of contact with power lines and practical safety tips for avoiding dangerous situations.

Demonstrations are available for civic, social or government organizations as well as public or private schools. To schedule a program or demonstration for your organization, contact Southern Pine’s Safety Coordinator, Larry Blakeney at (601) 785-6511, extension 371 or lblakeney@spepa.com

Electric Safety Rules

  • If you see a power line on the ground, stay away! An energized power line can kill on contact. Call your power supplier to report the problem, and keep others away, too.
  • Know where power lines cross your property, and be aware of them when raising tall objects such as antennas and ladders, or using farm equipment. Touching a power line with these items can be deadly!
  • Please choose a location other than a power pole for signs. Signs on poles are extremely hazardous for linemen.
  • Prevent children from climbing trees that have a power line passing among their branches.
  • If you have underground electrical service to your home, farm or business, call your power supplier before digging to avoid accidental contact with power lines.

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