· When painting a house, note where power lines connect to the house and keep ladders, scaffolding and other equipment away.

· If moving, adjusting or installing an antenna or satellite dish, keep well away from electrical wires.

· Be aware of the location of overhead electrical wires while installing, removing, cleaning or repairing gutters and when moving equipment.

· Only use electrical tools outdoors in dry weather and after inspecting the cords and any extension cords. Don’t allow electrical cords to lie in water. Use a ground fault circuit interrupter, available from most hardware stores. Also, be sure to wear proper eye and hearing protection while working with and around electrical tools.

· Check for nearby electrical wires when pruning trees. If lines run through or near your tree, don’t attempt to trim the tree. Instead, call Rocky Mountain Power toll free at 888-221-7070.

· Be sure to plant flowers, shrubs, trees and bushes away from meters, power poles, switching cabinets and boxed transformers on the ground. Roots can cause damage to underground power lines. Also, eventual growth can block the view of meters and other electrical equipment, making access for meter reading, repairs or maintenance difficult and dangerous for utility workers.

· Call 811 in advance of any project that involves digging in the ground, such as building a fence or digging a hole for planting, to have underground utility lines marked. This free service will help ensure you don’t hit underground electric, gas, water, cable or telecommunications lines. If you need a direct number for the local underground utility locator service in your area, call Rocky Mountain Power toll free at 888-221-7070. Coming into contact with underground electric cables is just as dangerous as coming into contact with overhead lines.