Never touch any outdoor wires with your body or any object.

It is important to know that:

• Outdoor wires may not be covered with insulating material to protect you. In other cases, the weather may have damaged the insulation.
   
• Birds can sit on wires because they are not "grounded" (no part of them touching the ground). Remember, electricity is always seeking a path to ground.
   
• Line workers wear special clothing and use special equipment to protect them when working on power lines and other equipment.

• Stay away from electric wires and anything that touches them. Fly your kite or model plane in an open space, such as a field or park.
   
• Use only non-conducting materials to make a kite, such as plastic, paper, wood and string. Make sure your kite does not contain wire, metal or foil.
   
• Never climb a utility pole or nearby tree if your kite/model plane etc gets caught in power lines.
   
• Do not fly toys in the rain or in a storm. Wet strings or wires can attract electricity.
   
• Watch out for overhead wires when you are around trees or if you are using a ladder, pool skimmer or any long object.
   
• Before climbing trees make sure there are no wires near it. Even if wires are not touching the tree, they could touch after your weight is added to the branch.
   
• Keep electrical appliances and toys away from water, including; rain, wet ground, swimming pools, sprinklers and hoses.
   
• Make sure tools and appliances are approved for outdoor use.
   
• Look out for damaged plugs and cords on outdoor electrical appliances and fixtures. Do not touch or use them if they are damaged. Tell an adult if you notice a problem.
  
  Gas:

• Ask your parents or an adult if you have gas heating or cooking in the home. If you ever smell gas or anything unusual around gas appliances, open doors and windows, move away from the area, preferably outside, and tell an adult straight away.