As farmers, field workers and homeowners enter the busy fall season, Idaho Power offers reminders to help everyone stay safe when working outside near electrical equipment.

• Be aware of overhead power lines, and assume all power lines are energized and dangerous.
• When moving tall equipment or clearing debris from irrigation pipes, use a spotter and move equipment horizontally.
• Never stack anything like hay bales, machinery or other items under power lines.
• If you’re doing fall landscaping, like planting trees, ensure their growth won’t interfere with power lines, and call 811 two days in advance to mark underground utility lines.
• Operate equipment a safe distance from power lines (at least 10 feet, sometimes more). To learn the safe working distance for each power line and when to contact Idaho Power, visit idahopower.com/safety.
• If you or a contractor need to perform work and are unsure if you are a safe distance from power lines, give Idaho Power a call at 208-388-2323 for assistance.

And a fall safety note for drivers—watch for farm equipment and cattle on the road, as cattle are moved from the pasture closer to home.

Maria Willacy
Communications Specialist
mwillacy@idahopower.com
208-388-5978