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Take electrical safety training

If you're working around power lines, you need training to know how to stay safe. It's an investment of time that could save your life or that of a co-worker. Sign up for BC Hydro's free electrical safety training.

Workplace safety & training

Working around overhead or underground power lines? Take training & remember the 3 Keys of Electrical Safety.

Be safe at home

Follow these tips to help make your home comfortable and safe.

Call before you dig

Find out what safety precautions you need to take when digging near power lines.

Power outage safety

Power failures do happen. Be prepared for outages at home or at your business.

Electric & Magnetic Fields

BC Hydro supports research into EMFs as part of an international effort to address public health concerns.
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Vegetation & Power Lines

Get detailed information about planting or pruning near power lines.

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Safety in emergencies

If you see a downed power line, contact BC Hydro immediately. Get information on safety related to floods, earthquakes, fires and more.

Safety for kids

Teach children to follow safety rules and to always play it safe around electricity.

Hydroelectric facilities

Hydroelectric generating facilities can be interesting places to see, but it’s important to take safety precautions when you visit.

Last Modified: Feb 27, 2012

 

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