Electrical safety hub | BCHydro Power Smart for Schools

Electrical safety is important

Safety is one of our core values. We’re here to provide curriculum-aligned resources to educate youth in B.C. on how to stay safe around electricity.

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Safety papercraft

Winter storm safety

Get prepared for power outages and stay safe during the winter season.

Explore the activity Power lines and a tree

Electrical safety search

Can you spot all the hazards?

Play the game Cut frayed wires

Let’s empower youth to stay safe.

Let’s empower youth to stay safe.

Let’s empower youth to stay safe.

Let’s empower youth to stay safe.

Let’s empower youth to stay safe.

Electrical safety tip

A downed or damaged power line is an emergency. Dial 911.

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I was very pleased with the resources and videos. They led to a great discussion about electricity and safety around it.

B.C. teacher

My students took their worksheets home and several used it as a talking point with their families.

B.C. teacher

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