We also devote considerable time and effort each year to informing the public about safe practices at or near our installations, and about electricity's potential dangers. Safety awareness is heightened by publications, advertisements, presentations and displays. We completed a safety audit of our Buntzen Lake recreation area in 1996, following a drowning at the site, and are implementing recommendations. They include provisions for improved training and patrol techniques, first-aid certification for contract staff, better supervision of official swimming areas, modifications to signs and upgrading of emergency equipment. EMFs result from the transmission, distribution and use of electric energy.
Sources range from power lines to household appliances.
In 1996-97, we also provided approximately 70 Magnetic Field Measurement Kits to customers, to test EMF in and around their residences. Kits are available at no charge at Customer Service Offices.