High voltage power lines
1.9 High voltage power lines and Lightning Electric accidents may occur to people even when they are not dealing directly with electricity. Two sources of such accidents are the high voltage power lines and lightning. High voltage power lines Two types of power lines are used: overhead power lines and underground power lines. Overhead Power Line The power company distributes electricity throughout the country by overhead lines. The cables are not insulated. They are supported by tall posts called pylons to reduce the chances of people, animals and vegetation touching the bare conductors, since to do so may cause death. The following safety precautions should be observed in order to avoid accidents from overhead power lines: a. Never attempt to climb electric power posts. b. Do not touch broken overhead cables. Warn others about it and report to the authorities. c. ...