Dangers of electricity highlighted

Ireland: There are more than 1.5 million ESB poles in the country and enough overhead line to circle the globe four times, it was revealed yesterday when the hazards associated with electricity on the farm and in the community were highlighted.

Agri Aware and ESB Networks launched an initiative for children which outlines the role Irish farmers play in facilitating the transfer of electricity around the country and to highlight the potential hazards associated with electricity on the farm and in the community.

Data on the initiative, which outlines electrical hazards and safety tips, has been distributed in the INTO magazine, InTouch, to every primary school in the country. Teachers are encouraged to discuss the safety tips in class and children are invited to enter a colouring competition aimed at increasing their awareness of electrical safety.