Eight per cent of B.C. parents believe a downed power line would glow, according to a new BC Hydro survey.
A new BC Hydro survey has found that because parents don’t have enough electricity safety knowledge, they’re not teaching their children how to be safe.“With nicer weather finally here, kids are heading out to play outside more, but some might be missing some important electrical safety knowledge,” BC Hydro spokesperson Susie Rieder said. “New BC Hydro research finds many B.C.
Results show 76 per cent of B.C. parents with kids under the age of 18 couldn’t identify how far they should stay away from undamaged overhead power lines in their neighbourhood ; meanwhile, 58 per cent couldn’t identify the distance they should stay away from a downed or damaged power line . “Those who have discussed electrical safety with their children are most likely to say they were taught in school, highlighting the importance of electrical safety education in the classroom,” Rieder said.
• watch for power lines in your area — never carry balloons or fly kites near power lines and always securely fasten balloons or inflatables to make sure they will not be picked up by a sudden gust of wind and contact a power line;
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