Electrical Safety Is Within Your Power Electricity is the most common energy source used today. It is very safe, as long as you treat it with respect. In your yard or home, it pays to keep safety top-of-mind. Power Line safety Keep at least 20 feet away from pole-to-pole power lines at all times. Power lines are not insulated in the same way as your household wiring. That’s why they’re mounted well out of harm’s reach or buried in the ground. A metal ladder is lightweight, but it is also conductive and should not be used around electricity. Use a…