{"id":294,"date":"2026-04-29T12:41:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cemig.com.br\/en\/news\/12-safety-tips-with-electricity-in-the-streets\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T12:41:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:41:02","slug":"12-safety-tips-with-electricity-in-the-streets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cemig.com.br\/en\/news\/12-safety-tips-with-electricity-in-the-streets\/","title":{"rendered":"12 safety tips with electricity in the streets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To use electrical energy consciously and safely, it is important to pay attention to some safety tips and practices:<\/p>\n\n\n

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  1. Do not fly kites near the electrical grid. Contact with the power wires can be fatal, in addition to the danger of falling due to the impact caused by electric shock;<\/li>\n
  2. Do not use \u201cCerol\u201d. This cutting mixture, made with glue, glass and the remains of cables, can transform a simple kite line into a conductive material and cause electric shock when it comes into contact with the electrical grid;<\/li>\n
  3. Never touch a broken wire;<\/li>\n
  4. Do not rescue anyone who is caught in a broken wire. In such cases, notify Cemig immediately. We have professionals on our staff trained to deal with this situation;<\/li>\n
  5. In the event of a collision with a power pole, do not get out of the vehicle and do not try to rescue anyone. If there is a fire, jump out of the car with both feet together, as far away as possible. Do not touch the vehicle under any circumstances;<\/li>\n
  6. When building electric fences, install insulators (disconnectors) and ground the wires. If any electrical wire falls on them, the grounding will drain the energy to the ground wire;<\/li>\n
  7. Never prune trees that are close to the electrical grid. Only authorized staff are allowed to do this;<\/li>\n
  8. Radio and television antennas should be installed carefully so that they do not touch or fall over the electrical grid wires;<\/li>\n
  9. Never climb poles. Only authorized Cemig staff may perform services on the electrical grid. They are prepared for this with appropriate techniques and equipment that prevent accidents;<\/li>\n
  10. Make fires only with the authorization of IEF (0800 283 2323), \u201cIbama\u201d (Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) or competent agencies and in a controlled way, with the construction of firebreaks and barriers that prevent the spread of flames;<\/li>\n
  11. Do not make fires within 15 meters of roads, railways and the limit of the safety lanes of transmission and distribution electricity lines;<\/li>\n
  12. Do not make illegal connections in the power grid. This can increase the risk of accidents such as electric shock, short circuit and fires.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n

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    To use electrical energy consciously and safely, it is important to pay attention to some safety tips and practices: Do not fly kites near the electrical grid. Contact with the power wires can be fatal, in addition to the danger of falling due to the impact caused by electric shock; Do not use \u201cCerol\u201d. This cutting mixture, made with glue, glass and the remains of cables, can transform a simple kite line into a conductive material and cause electric shock when it comes into contact with the electrical grid; Never touch a broken wire; Do not rescue anyone who is caught in a broken wire. In such cases, notify Cemig immediately. We have professionals on our staff trained to deal with this situation; In the event of a collision with a power pole, do not get out of the vehicle and do not try to rescue anyone. If there is a fire, jump out of the car with both feet together, as far away as possible. Do not touch the vehicle under any circumstances; When building electric fences, install insulators (disconnectors) and ground the wires. If any electrical wire falls on them, the grounding will drain the energy to the ground wire; Never prune trees that are close to the electrical grid. Only authorized staff are allowed to do this; Radio and television antennas should be installed carefully so that they do not touch or fall over the electrical grid wires; Never climb poles. Only authorized Cemig staff may perform services on the electrical grid. They are prepared for this with appropriate techniques and equipment that prevent accidents; Make fires only with the authorization of IEF (0800 283 2323), \u201cIbama\u201d (Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) or competent agencies and in a controlled way, with the construction of firebreaks and barriers that prevent the spread of flames; Do not make fires within 15 meters of roads, railways and the limit of the safety lanes of transmission and distribution electricity lines; Do not make illegal connections in the power grid. 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