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INDIANAPOLIS — Don’t post signs on power poles.
According to an article by SafeElectricity.org, signs, balloons, and other materials on utility poles are more than just an eyesore; they can be dangerous —even life-threatening— to the professionals who maintain our vital lines of electricity, communication, and other services.
The clamped safety boots that line workers use to climb poles can become snagged on staples and nails embedded in posts. Foreign objects can also tear utility workers’ protective clothing, their first line of protection from an electric shock.
Posting items to power poles can also be a public safety hazard. The materials posted on the poles distract people as they drive and degrade the wood’s quality, effectiveness, and stability. Posting items to utility poles is usually a violation of local ordinances.
It is also important to avoid tampering with or disrupting the guy wires surrounding utility poles. Maintain your distance when performing yard work.
