People in Staffordshire are being urged to look out for potential electrical hazards this summer.
National Grid bosses said items such as hedge trimmers, window cleaning poles and even a temporary football goal are among the items to have caused problems in the past.
The electricity network operator said people should check for overhead lines and underground cables when using items which could be good conductors such as tools, ladders, tent poles and kites.
Eddie Cochrane, safety advisor at National Grid, said:
“Every summer, we are contacted about accidents that happen when people get too close to electrical equipment, putting themselves and others at risk of injury and even death.
“This summer, our message is to ‘look out, look up’ and be aware of the electricity network before taking part in outdoor activities.
“If you do get into trouble, stay clear of live equipment or the ground around it and call our emergency 105 number.”
Eddie Cochrane, National Grid
