Safety Electric, Inc.

****JavaScript based drop down DHTML menu generated by NavStudio. (OpenCube Inc. - http://www.opencube.com)**** Safety                    is the new nationwide phone number to call to before you dig to locate utility lines. However, 811 may not yet be fully functional in all areas. If so, call 1-800-227-2600. Learn more at the At many points on its way to us, electricity can be potentially dangerous. Overhead power lines, which are located high off the ground for safety, have no insulation and can carry more than 500,000 volts. Substations and transformers contain live parts that are dangerous to contact. Underground power lines are well-insulated, but a shovel can damage them and create a shock hazard. Additionally, there are many electrical or gas safety hazards in your home or in your workplace. Learn how you can stay safe and help avoid hazardous situations by following the links above. Why Electricity Can Be Dangerous to You Electricity always seeks the shortest path to the ground. It tries to find a conductor, or something that it can pass through to get to the ground, like metal, wet wood or water. Your body is about 70 percent water, so that makes you a good conductor, too. For example, if you touch an energized bare wire or faulty appliance while your feet are touching the ground, electricity will automatically pass through you to the ground, causing a harmful, or even fatal shock. How Much Is Too Mu...