It’s the season for pruning, painting and other activities that bring ladders and tools close to overhead power lines—dangerously close, if you’re not careful. When working near overhead lines, be mindful of how you’re carrying ladders, and keep them, yourself and your tools at least 10 feet away from the line—more if the line is anything other than the line from a pole to your house. https://www.pse.com/pages/electric-safety-tips