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Tips of the tradeJennifer Reece2025-10-15T21:56:31+00:00
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Tips of the Trade is our safety email newsletter that’s delivered straight to your inbox. It contains quick tips that will help you respond safely and effectively to incidents involving electricity.

Sign up for Tips of the Trade today and begin receiving these critical safety reminders!

Tips from 2025:

  • Are Overhead Power Lines Covered with Insulation? NO!
  • Working Safely After Storms
  • Work Safely Around Overhead Power Lines
  • Report All Utility Damage

Tips from 2024:

  • Power Lines Too Close for Tree Work?
  • Basic Facts About Electrical Shock
  • Safely Exposing Buried Utilities

Tips from 2023:

  • Overhead Power Line Clearances
  • Watch Out for Weatherheads!
  • Power Line Safety for Tree Workers

Tips from 2022:

  • If You Contact an Overhead Power Line
  • Overhead and Underground Safety Practices
  • Overhead Power Line Clearances

Tips from 2021:

  • Four Steps for Safe Demolition

Tips from 2020:

  • Are Overhead Power Lines Covered with Insulation? NO!
  • When You Use Trenchless Technology
  • Safely Exposing Buried Utilities
Know what's below. 811 before you dig.

Call 811 or use the online ticket-entry system, then wait your state’s required time for facility owners to mark their buried lines before you dig or move earth in any way. In Pennsylvania, wait at least two full business days, excluding the date you notify 811, weekends and legal holidays.

To report emergencies, call 911 and Duquesne Light Co. at 412‑393‑7000 or 888‑393‑7000.

Know what's below. 811 before you dig.

Llame al 811 o use el sistema de envío de pedidos online, y luego espere el tiempo requerido en su estado para que los dueños de las instalaciones marquen sus líneas antes de comenzar a excavar. En Pennsylvania, espere como mínimo dos días hábiles completos, sin incluir la fecha de aviso al 811, fines de semana y asuetos legales.

Para reportar emergencias, llame al 911 y a Duquesne Light Co. al 412‑393‑7000 o 888‑393‑7000.

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