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

Remember to stay 10 metres back from a downed power line. 10 metres is about the length of a school bus.

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Great information. Video and activities were short, to the point and effective.

B.C. teacher

I’ve used BC Hydro programs for several years now and find them so useful. I teach a once-a-week class to homeschoolers and find the materials easily adaptable to multiple grades.

B.C. teacher

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