Safety for kids

We use electricity all the time. It lets us turn things on - lights, TVs, fridges and ovens.

BUT, electricity is powerful and dangerous too – it can travel through people and give them a shock!

Important Safety Messages

• Stay away from power boxes, substations and electrical worksites.
• Never jump on, sit on, kick or poke anything inside a power box.
• Don’t throw things into power lines. If you see shoes on the power lines, do not try to get them down!

• Flying a kite into power lines can give you a shock. Make sure you always look up and check for power lines before flying a kite.
• Stay away from power lines that have fallen on the ground. You can still get a shock.
• Trees growing into power lines can give you a shock. Make sure you always look up and check for power lines before climbing a tree.

Centralines Power-Smart Schools Programme

We offer a safety education programme for schools in our areas, completely free of charge.

The programme tackles important and serious electrical safety messages, which we believe to be life-saving for the children in our community.

For more info about the Centralines Power-Smart Schools Programme click here