Customer Newsletter, September 2007

Test Before You Touch

Electrical hazards are the sixth leading cause of workplace fatalities. According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), contact with large appliances, such as air conditioners, contributes to nearly 20 percent of consumer product electrocutions. Whether at home or in the workplace, there are a number of safety precautions that can reduce the chance of deaths, injuries and economic losses due to electrical hazards:

  • Use ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) to help prevent electrocutions.
  • Understand your electrical system—know which fuse or circuit breaker controls each switch, light and outlet.
  • Make sure circuits are turned off before starting electrical work, and take measures to make sure they are not turned back on while working.
  • Use a circuit tester. Make sure it is working by testing it before and after you use it to test the circuit.
  • Always test before you touch.

Other stories you'll find inside this edition:
  • Southern to Enforce Meter Removal Policy
    • Southern will no longer allow private electricians, customers, or anyone else to remove our meter to disconnect electric service. More>>>
  • Weatherization Grants Available to Low-Income Families
    • In July, the US Department of Energy announced a grant of $2.2 million in weatherization funds to the Nebraska Energy Office to make energy efficiency improvements in homes of low income families. More>>>
  • Answers to Your Questions About CFL Bulbs
    • At Southern’s recent customer open house celebrations, we found that there were some questions that were asked again and again regarding compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs. More>>>
  • Southern Seeks to Return Funds to Former Customers
    • Several individuals have left funds due them with Southern Power District. More>>>
  • Public Power Districts to Highlight Efficiency,
    Safety at Husker Harvest Days
    • Southern Power District will be joining forces with other rural electric providers across the state to provide public power and electrical safety information at Husker Harvest Days...More>>>
  • Proceed with Caution Picking Up Pipe
    • Irrigation season is coming to a close, and farmers will soon be loading up irrigation pipe to prepare for harvest. More>>>
  • Southern's Facilities Pass the Test
    • As ice storm recovery came to a close last spring, we felt that Southern’s electrical system would be put to the test. More>>>
  • Thank You for Attending Customer Open House Celebrations
    • Thank you from the staff of Holdrege and Central City Offices. More>>>