Today’s home appliances can do much more than the products from just a generation ago. They’re also much safer, thanks to a variety of devices that have been developed in the last half-century, says Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric …Read More.
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Use Power Tools Safely
Today’s power tools are amazing devices that have made us far more productive and reduced the physical demands of many tasks. Power tools provide a safe way to work as long as they’re used correctly, cautions Rick Coons, CEO at …Read More.
Working outdoors? Work safely around electricity!
This is a great time of year for doing work around the house. As summer brings plenty of sunshine and long evenings to Indiana, you’ll see your neighbors working hard to make their yards and homes look even nicer. While …Read More.
If You Do It Yourself, Do It Safely
With the current economic conditions, it’s no surprise that homeowners are tackling more of the projects around their homes, including electrical work. However, thousands of Americans are critically injured or electrocuted each year due to electrical fires and accidents. That’s …Read More.
Keep Kids Safe from Electricity Outdoors
The days are getting warmer and the evenings are getting longer. Summer is one of the best times to be a kid. One way you can help your kids have good memories of outdoor play in the summer is to …Read More.
Teach Kids How to Use Electricity Safely
Most parents will make sure their children never touch the stove until they can show them the right way to use it. Nor will they let a youngster pick up power tools until they’re old enough to operate them safely. …Read More.
Protect yourself by learning the four common myths about power lines
Electric power lines are all around us, but most people really don’t know very much about them, says Indiana Electric Cooperatives. “Misconceptions about power lines can put people in serious danger,” says Rick Coons, CEO at Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC). …Read More.
During May, Focus on Electrical Safety
It’s always important to use electricity safely. During the month of May, the electric power industry, including the team at Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC), calls special attention to electrical safety. “May is National Electrical Safety Month,” says Rick Coons, CEO …Read More.
Stay Safe in Tornado Season by Staying Alert
This year Indiana has been hit hard with devastating tornadoes which have caused severe damage and death. These powerful storms leveled homes, transformed entire blocks into piles of debris, and left thousands without power. Indiana Electric Cooperatives (IEC) urges members …Read More.
What Exactly is Electricity, and How Can It Hurt You?
Electricity is one of the great conveniences of our time and has become a necessity in our busy modern world. But aside from knowing that Ben Franklin discovered that lightning is made up of electricity, few people really understand what …Read More.