Power for Progress Week of March 28, 2022

Spring Safety
If you are looking forward to spending some time working outdoors, around the house this spring, GRDA wants to pass along a few safety tips to keep in mind.

Power for Progress…

A weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority

Spring season safety

Sunshine, rain, high winds, tornadoes, hail, thunder, and lightning.

These are all weather conditions that we can expect to experience in Oklahoma during the spring. In fact, we know that we may just expect many of them all in the same day. However, it is also true that springtime in Oklahoma can mean warm days spent working out in the yard, preparing flower beds or garden spots, or just doing some good old-fashioned spring cleaning in the garage.

Because all of this is likely in your plans this time of year, your friends at the Grand River Dam Authority want to remind you to be safe and to take some extra precautions. Here are a few springtime safety tips you may want to keep in mind when those nice spring days roll around.

• Planning to work in the yard? Remember, Water does not mix with electricity. Avoid damp conditions, including wet grass, when working with electricity.
• Unplug outdoor tools and appliances when they are not in use.
• Remember that ladders — even those made of wood — that contact a power line can prove fatal.
• Inspect power tools and appliances for frayed cords, broken plugs and cracked or broken housing. Repair or replace damaged items.
• Wherever possible, use a portable ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or purchase tools with built-in GFCI technology.

Remember: safety first during every season of the year. GRDA hopes you have a safe, enjoyable spring!

GRDA is Oklahoma’s largest public power utility; fully funded by revenues from electric and water sales instead of taxes. Each day, GRDA strives to be an “Oklahoma agency of excellence” by focusing on the 5 E’s: electricity, economic development, environmental stewardship, employees, and efficiency.