Digging Near Live Electrical Cables

Digging near underground power cables can be very dangerous if a cable is damaged during a digging operation. The Workman may be injured or even killed. Damaged cables are always costly to repair, and always create inconvenience for ERH and its customers.

When working near underground electrical cables, the only acceptable and safe practice is to hand dig with extreme caution, using a hand shovel. Power driven tools and equipment should never be used before you dig.

Painting, or other markings used to locate power cables may disappear if your work is delayed, or you are at all uncertain where the cable is located, call us again and we will be happy to relocate the cable for you.

If mechanical excavation over or near ERH cables is required, always locate and completely expose the cables by hand first - then proceed with caution.

CALL 705-869-2771  and ask for UNDERGROUND CABLE LOCATIONS