Are there safety issues surrounding trees and power lines?
. Serious injuries or death can occur if energized lines are touched. Trees and tree limbs can tear down power lines. When trees grow close to and into the lines, there is a possibility of someone climbing a tree and making contact with an energized line. The lines are just as dangerous if touched by someone climbing in a tree as they would be if touched by someone standing on the ground.
Serious injuries or death may occur if energized power lines are touched. Most lines are not insulated; they are bare wires. Trees and tree limbs can tear down power lines. When trees grow close to and into the lines, there’s a possibility of someone climbing a tree and making contact with an energized line.
