Avoid holiday decorating hazards
Always keep safety in mind when you’re decorating. Remember these tips to stay safe: Always place ladders on a dry,…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/holiday-lights-safety/Category: Safety & Security
Stay alert, prevent scams
“Scammers are targeting our members and we need to do everything we can to fight back,” said Tariq Shaheed, PEC’s…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/prevent-scams/Cooking tips for a safe Thanksgiving
Never leave the kitchen while you’re cooking. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of kitchen fires, according to the U.S….
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/cooking-safety/October is National Fire Prevention Month
PEC’s Safety Department recommends these helpful tips to prevent fires and stay safe. Keep flammable items away from sources of…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/fire-prevention-safety/October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Use complex and unique passwords. Avoid opening attachments and links in unexpected emails. Keep your computer and phone software up…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/cybersecurity/Keep safe around pad-mounted transformers
Here are some quick tips to ensure the safety of members and PEC lineworkers: Do not let children play on…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/keep-safe-pad-mounted-transformers/What to do if you encounter a downed power line
Know what to do should you encounter one: On foot If you see a downed power line, move away from…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/downed-power-line/Utility vehicles now protected under expanded Move Over/Slow Down law
“We are very pleased the Legislature values the safety of our employees who work hard in the field to maintain…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/move-over-slow-down/PEC vegetation maintenance practices can help fight wildfires
Thinking like a firefighter Senior Utility Forester Matt Austin spent nearly 20 years as a wildland firefighter before coming to…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/fight-wildfires/Celebrate safely this Fourth of July
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but they should always be used with caution. For instance,…
https://www.pec.coop/news/2019/firework-safety/