When treated with respect, electricity gives us many benefits, but each year New Brunswickers are injured or killed in electrical mishaps. In 1996, two people were killed in electrical accidents involving electric power lines. The cases below illustrate the importance of taking electricity seriously.

• In March 1996, a 49 year old man received a fatal electric shock when a winch cable came in contact with a 7200 volt overhead distribution line.
• In June 1996, an 18 year old youth received a fatal electric shock when attempting to dislodge a tree from a 138,000 volt overhead transmission line.

Please take a few minutes to read the "Working together to keep you safe" booklet for important safety information.