With the arrival of harvest time, Indiana’s farmers are shifting into high gear as they move into their fields to bring in their crops. All that increased activity puts farmers and farm workers at greater risk, warns Rick Coons, CEO …Read More.
Posts By: IEC Editorial Staff
Electricity and Water Don’t Mix: Use Caution this Boating Season
A peaceful outing on the water is one of the best ways to spend a summer day. But too often, these activities are spoiled by tragedies associated with poor planning or reckless behavior. “We want residents to enjoy the amenities …Read More.
Safe Electrical Feeds and Outlets for Farms
Technology has significantly transformed Indiana’s farms. It reduces the need for physical labor and gives farmers the ability to operate much larger and more sophisticated farms. Electricity is one of the farmers’ most helpful technologies, as long as it’s used …Read More.
AFCI Technology: Saving Property and Lives
Equipping a home with smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and escape ladders is the best defense for keeping loved ones safe from a home fire. But what if you could prevent a fire rather than just prepare for it? “Electrical wiring …Read More.
Electrical Safety in the Workplace: Not Someone Else’s Job
While many homeowners take great care with electrical safety around their homes, it’s easy for those same folks to let their guard down in the workplace. Unless you’re the building superintendent, in charge of maintenance, or the office handyman, it’s …Read More.
Consider the safety of line crews during work zone safety week
Your commute to work was delayed behind a garbage truck. You have more errands than you can fit into your afternoon. The kids need to get to practice and you’re running late. What do you do? Speed a bit in …Read More.
Keep Utility Poles Free of Signs and Fliers
Imagine walking up the steps to your home and feeling a sharp pain in your foot or in your hand as you grasp the handrail. Looking down, you find a nail sticking out of the step and a sharp tack …Read More.
Generator backfeed is dangerous and potentially deadly
When a storm strikes and knocks out power to your home, you may be forced to use a generator. But, do you know about a potential danger with the use of generators? It’s called “backfeed” and it can endanger you, …Read More.
Don’t Overload Your Home’s Outlets
James and Patty just moved into their new home. While it’s new to them, it’s an older home with a limited supply of electrical outlets. James wants to plug several electronics into an outlet in the house’s living room. He …Read More.
Electrical Fire Safety: Prepare and Prevent
Malfunction of electric appliances, equipment and wiring is a leading cause of home fires annually. Many electrical fires, however, can be prevented simply by understanding basic electrical principles and following safe practices. “The statistics are staggering and disturbing,” explained Rick …Read More.