Post by davem on Aug 21, 2007 14:23:37 GMT 1
Hi all,
I had this sent to me earlier from Martin Corrie and with Kingsfold approaching it is very relevent after last year
Look out, look up
Kite flyers are being warned not to have their head in the clouds when they're near overhead lines.
A safety campaign has been launched to warn kite enthusiasts to "look out, look up" near power lines.
EDF Energy Networks said that national statistics showed that between April 2005 to March 2006, seven people died after being in contact with overhead power lines.
And there were a further 33 cases in which people were injured.
Kevin Morton, EDF Energy's director of health, safety and sustainability, said: "Kite flying is popular with people of all ages. However, people often don't see the danger when flying a kite near overhead lines.
"Many kites now have very long strings, and it's easy to misjudge the distance to overhead lines.
"The consequences of this could be fatal. So it is vital we get the: 'Do not fly kites near power lines' message over. Our advice is simple - stay safe by staying away from overhead power cables and electricity equipment.
"Our message is always: 'Look out and look up'. Electricity can jump across gaps - just like lightning - and it can kill you."
If your kite flies into an overhead line, EDF says that you should:
*Let go of the string or any attached control wire immediately.
*Don't try to touch the string to pull the kite free. High voltage electricity can travel down string.
*Keep yourself and other people well away.
*Ring the number shown on the pole notice for help.
EDF says: "We can safely remove the kite from the line. If you leave it hanging and say nothing, someone else could get hurt or even killed by touching the hanging string."
Don't try to retrieve a kite - or anything else - which makes contact with an overhead line.
Call EDF on the following 24-hour helpline numbers.
In the East of England, call 0800 783 8838; in the South East, ring 0800 783 8866; and in London, call 0800 0280 247.
I had this sent to me earlier from Martin Corrie and with Kingsfold approaching it is very relevent after last year
Look out, look up
Kite flyers are being warned not to have their head in the clouds when they're near overhead lines.
A safety campaign has been launched to warn kite enthusiasts to "look out, look up" near power lines.
EDF Energy Networks said that national statistics showed that between April 2005 to March 2006, seven people died after being in contact with overhead power lines.
And there were a further 33 cases in which people were injured.
Kevin Morton, EDF Energy's director of health, safety and sustainability, said: "Kite flying is popular with people of all ages. However, people often don't see the danger when flying a kite near overhead lines.
"Many kites now have very long strings, and it's easy to misjudge the distance to overhead lines.
"The consequences of this could be fatal. So it is vital we get the: 'Do not fly kites near power lines' message over. Our advice is simple - stay safe by staying away from overhead power cables and electricity equipment.
"Our message is always: 'Look out and look up'. Electricity can jump across gaps - just like lightning - and it can kill you."
If your kite flies into an overhead line, EDF says that you should:
*Let go of the string or any attached control wire immediately.
*Don't try to touch the string to pull the kite free. High voltage electricity can travel down string.
*Keep yourself and other people well away.
*Ring the number shown on the pole notice for help.
EDF says: "We can safely remove the kite from the line. If you leave it hanging and say nothing, someone else could get hurt or even killed by touching the hanging string."
Don't try to retrieve a kite - or anything else - which makes contact with an overhead line.
Call EDF on the following 24-hour helpline numbers.
In the East of England, call 0800 783 8838; in the South East, ring 0800 783 8866; and in London, call 0800 0280 247.
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