Don’t Be Shocked By Electricity
SCPPD recently invited the junior class from Stanton Community High School to attend a live
line safety demonstration. Using their Live Line Demonstration Trailer, SCPPD linemen showed
students the importance of staying safe around electricity and how dangerous it can be when
objects or people come into contact with power lines.
During the presentation, linemen used hot dogs and pickles to simulate how electricity affects human tissue, giving students a vivid reminder of the power and potential danger of electricity. They demonstrated what to do if a vehicle ever touches a power line, emphasizing that it’s safest to stay inside until professionals arrive—and showed how to safely exit if it becomes necessary or life-threatening.
Students also learned about the specialized tools and equipment line workers use to stay safe on the job. Linemen displayed the heavy rubber gloves and sleeves that protect them from electric shock, along with fiberglass “hot sticks,” which allow them to work safely on energized lines from a distance.SCPPD recently invited the junior class from Stanton Community High School to attend a live
line safety demonstration. Using their Live Line Demonstration Trailer, SCPPD linemen showed
students the importance of staying safe around electricity and how dangerous it can be when
objects or people come into contact with power lines.
To conclude, SCPPD representatives encouraged students interested in a technical career to
consider becoming a utility line worker. They shared information about the Utility Line Program
at Northeast Community College and announced that SCPPD offers scholarships to help local
students pursue this rewarding career path.
The event provided an eye-opening lesson on the power of electricity and the dedication it takes
to keep the lights on.
