Especially during the busy harvest season, you can help decrease the chances of an electrical related incident by following these recommendations:

• Always use a spotter when operating large machinery near lines.
• Use care when raising augers or the bed of grain trucks around power lines.
• Keep equipment at least 10 ft from lines - at all times, in all directions.
• Inspect the height of the farm equipment to determine clearance.
• Always lower extensions to the lowest setting when moving loads.
• Never try to move or raise a power line for clearance; instead call us.

If your equipment does come in contact with a power lines, do not leave the cab. Immediately call 9-1-1, warn others to stay away, and wait for the utility crew to cut the power.

For more information about electrical safety, including farming-related safety tips, visit Safe Electricity.