Does Anyone Know About The Dangers Of Those Large Green Electric Boxes That Sit In The Middle Of The Grass?
We have alot of children in our neighborhood who seem to think that it’s o.k to play on the electric box in our yard. I am not concerned that they are in the yard, but I wonder about the dangers of electricution on these boxes. Can anyone tell me some stories or give me some information that might scare them away? Telling them is one thing, listening is obviously another! Thanks!
I cannot give you any good scare stories, but I agree, the kids have to learn to play responsibly. That includes staying off of these boxes.
Usually you see those boxes where there are underground power lines, so the wires and equipment are out of reach. The cabinets should always be locked, and therefore accessible only to authorized personnel. While these boxes are electrically safe, it would be a good idea to tell your kids not to climb on the box. There are still ways the kids could get hurt playing on or around the enclosure.
Often there is a label which identifies the box by location or number, and includes a telephone number for the power company responsible for the box. Check the label, and give the power company a call. They would be able to answer your questions and concerns, and possibly even send someone out to make sure it is safe and secure. If you see a person from the power company looking it over, go out with the kids and talk with the power employee. They can give the kids enough information as to why they should not be playing around the equipment. Someone knowledgeable like that will make a bigger impression on the kids.
Here’s a story. Tell them last time you saw a kid on one, it blew up and killed the kid. If that don’t scare them, tell them to stay away from the box, and if they ask why, tell them BECAUSE I SAID SO!!!
Build a fence around it or a box to cover it.
Are you sure that they are electric boxes? Around here they are more likely to be used for telephone lines.