Did you know that signs or other items posted on utility poles can create serious safety hazards for linemen?

Staples, nails and tacks used to hang signs – as well as the signs themselves – pose dangers to linemen, who may need to climb poles when restoring power after storms or while performing routine maintenance to ensure system reliability. Nails on a utility pole, for example, can snag boots of linemen or puncture their safety clothing, thus putting their lives as risk.

Signs and other objects – like birdhouses, flags, basketball goals and more – can also be dangerous obstacles. In addition, people posting items on a utility pole risk exposure to nearby electricity. 

We encourage members to help keep our linemen safe by avoiding posting items on utility poles.