Summer’s long days and hot temperatures are here for another few weeks, prompting all kinds of outdoor activities around the house. As customers make the most of the season, PSEG Long Island reminds everyone to keep safety at the forefront when using electricity.
“Many of us will be utilizing electricity to transform our outdoor spaces for seasonal recreation before cooler weather arrives,” said Michael Sullivan, PSEG Long Island’s vice president of Electric Operations. “Whether you are using electric lawn equipment, hooking up a sound system for a garden party, or even inflating a bounce house or kids’ swimming pool, it’s important to follow best practices to ensure everyone stays safe.”
PSEG Long Island recommends customers:
- Check that extension cords are correctly rated for the amount of electricity they are to carry and are Underwriter Laboratory (UL) approved.
- Check all electric cords for visible damage. Cracked or frayed cords can be dangerous.
- Never use power equipment on wet hedges, grass, shrubs, or in any areas that are damp.
- Make sure their work and garden power tools are protected with three-pronged grounding plugs, unless they are double insulated.
- Contact their town or village hall to confirm that their pool plans meet all local zoning and safety requirements.
- Check that no electric devices are so close to the swimming pool that they could accidentally fall into the water.
- Ensure that all outdoor outlets have waterproof covers. Outlets that have moisture in them may create a shock hazard.
- Keep all ladders far away from electric lines.
- Before embarking on a project where there are power lines within 10 feet of the proposed workspace, PSEG Long Island encourages people to contact its Building and Renovation Services Department at 844-341-6378 or brsli@pseg.com at least 10 business days prior the start of the project. For more information on the Stay Aware, Stay Alive: Always Look Up safety campaign and to learn how to stay safe, visit psegliny.com/safetyandreliability/safetytips/proximity.
To help customers make the most of their summer without breaking the bank, PSEG Long Island offers rebates on smart thermostats, heat pump pool heaters and more. To learn more, visit psegliny.com/saveenergyandmoney/energystarrebates.
PSEG Long Island
PSEG Long Island operates the Long Island Power Authority’s transmission and distribution system under a long-term contract. PSEG Long Island is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a publicly traded diversified energy company.