ESPAÑOL 한국어 中文 TIẾNG VIỆT Menu User Menu Search Log In / Register Important Tips for Working Safely Home > Safety > Safety on the Job Call 811 Before You Dig Every digging job needs to start with a call to 811. From small projects, like planting trees or shrubs, to construction jobs, call a few days ahead so utility lines can be marked. Look Up & Look Out When you’re working outdoors, remember to look up and look out for power lines. Any contact with a power line can seriously hurt you, or even kill you. Downed Power Line? Call 911 Always consider power lines “live” or energized. Only trained electrical workers can determine when it’s safe to be around power lines and wires. Never touch or even approach a power line. Tips: Working Safely Around Electricity Safety Tips for Your Daily Briefing Stay Far Away From Overhead Power Lines If Someone Gets a Shock, Call 911 First Responder Programs Tree Trimmers & Landscapers: Free Safety Materials Construction & Maintenance Workers: Free Safety Materials Agriculture Workers: Free Safety Materials Pilots: Safety Refresher Course Hot Air Balloonists: Avoid Power Lines Share by Email Print footer links QUICK LINKS Pay Your Bill Turn On/Turn Off Service Install Service/Local Planning Find Rebates Contact Us Help Center SITE SECTIONS Your Home Your Business Customer Support Partners & Vendors Outage Center Your Safety Energy Procurement Regulatory Sitemap MORE LINKS About Us Accessibility Careers Catalina Island Community Edison International Education Energized by Edison Newsroom FOLLOW US ON Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Footer bottom horizontal Terms & Conditions PRIVACY NOTICE CCPA Request Copyright Act Policy © 2021 Southern California Edison