SafetyWorks

The US National Weather Service Gray ME is predicting high temperatures. Today and Friday are expected to be in the upper 80s / lower 90s. Stay hydrated. If you start to feel ill, find someplace air conditioned or in the shade to rest. Visit the Maine CDC www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/healthy-living/health-and-safety/climate-and-health/heat-related-illness/recognize-heat-illness for more information to recognize the symptoms of heat illnesses. Don't forget your sunscreen if you're working outdoors.

Lineworkers face some of the most dangerous electrical hazards on the job. Working on overhead lines, energized equipment, and high-voltage systems can put them at risk of electric shock, burns, fires, and explosions.

OSHA’s electrical safety standards are designed to help ensure these workers return home safely — by reducing exposure to these hazards and promoting proper training, equipment use, and safe work practices.

Protecting the people who keep our communities powered.