Kelly Electrical Contractors, Inc.

04/16/2017

03/20/2017

Warm spring days draw many children outside to play and adults outside to work on their homes and gardens. Too often, these activities cause accidents and death when electrical safety is not heeded.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 9 percent of electrocution deaths each year are caused by ladders contacting power lines while homeowners are cleaning their gutters, painting their houses, or trimming trees.

KEC would like to remind our customers and friends to heed these spring safety tips:

* Use a fiberglass or wooden ladder if you must work near overhead power lines and stay at least 10 feel away from the lines. Metal ladders conduct electricity. Never touch a person or object--such as tree limb, ladder or even a kite string--that has made contact with a power line. Call the power company immediately for assistance.
* Inspect electric hedge trimmers and other power tools for frayed cords, broken plugs, and cracked or broken housings. Use only cords that are labeled for outdoor use. Check the cord’s label information for power requirements. Check extension cords to make sure they are not frayed or worn. Repair or replace damaged power tools.
* Carry power tools by the handle--never by the cord.
* Always unplug power tools that are not in use.
* Store power tools indoors – never outdoors where they can get wet.
* Never stand on wet or damp floors when using electrical tools. To be on the safe side, always wear closed-toed, rubber-soled shoes when using electric tools, because rubber does not conduct electricity.
* Do not use long-handled swimming pool nets or tree-trimmers near overhead power lines.
* Always call NJ One at 811 before digging on your property. Utility crews will mark where underground power lines are located.
* Plant new plants away from pad-mounted transformers, power poles and overhead lines. Overgrown plants can cause outages or fires.
* Teach children to never play near pad-mounted electric transformers and substations. Make sure they understand what the posted warning signs mean.
* Never fly kites or Mylar balloons near power lines. Make sure children understand this safety rule. If a kite or a Mylar balloon becomes stuck on a power line, do not touch it. Leave it alone. Never release Mylar balloons outdoors; they have caused major outages when entangled in power lines, because the metal in Mylar conducts electricity.

Follow these tips to ensure a safe Spring season!

03/17/2017

Kelly Electrical Contractors, Inc. would like to wish all of our customers and vendors a Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

03/13/2017

Here are some winter weather safety tips. Be safe during this pending snowstorm

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09/05/2016

Wishing all of our friends and customers a very safe and happy Labor Day!

08/22/2016

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