ELECTRICAL SAFETY Safety is of the utmost importance to Moon Lake Electric. We all need to be informed about the possible dangers of electricity because we utilize it every day of our lives. By understanding the basic principles of electrical safety, we can better protect ourselves and our families. "THE BASICS" Electricity looks for the quickest path to the ground, and travels through conductors on its journey there. Good conductors include water, metals and people (due to the body’s 70 percent water content). When electricity travels through the body, it can overload the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Electric burns can cause serious injury or death.     INSIDE SAFETY TIPS Do not put too many plugs in an outlet. Wires may overheat, destroy insulation, and cause a fire. Make sure appliance and extension cords are not frayed. Replace them – do not patch. Do not run cords behind radiators, under carpets, or through doorways which will subject them to damage. Pull on the plug (not the cord) when you unplug something. Be sure you have ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection anywhere electricity and water are within six feet of each other. If an electrical appliance falls into water, do not reach for it. Immediately unplug it from the wall outlet. Never put anything metal into a toaster. Electricity can travel through the metal and into you. If toast gets stuck, unplug the toaster first and let it cool down before removing the toast. OUTSIDE SAFETY TIPS Carry and use ladders and tools so they stay away from all power lines, including the line that connects to your home. If a ladder starts to fall into an overhead line, let it go! Call Moon Lake to kill the power before moving it off the line. Choose double-insulated or properly grounded tools for use outdoors or in wet areas. Outdoor electrical outlets should have weatherproof covers. Always use outlets with ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection to prevent serious shock. Contact Blue Stakes or the Utility Notification Center of Colorado before digging and locate power lines before trimming trees, kite flying, or using a ladder. When using portable saws, trimmers, or drills, keep the cord behind you where it can’t be cut. We provide a high-voltage safety training program to our members at no cost. For further information, call (435) 722-5412 or email us and we’ll be happy to respond.