Informational Picket In Stafford, Va.

SAFETY ALERT 

Protection at Power Substations

Protection at power substations is necessary to:

n     Ensure the safety of personnel either using or working on the telecommunications facilities.

n     Minimize damage to equipment and facilities

n     Provide the degree of service integrity and reliability requested by the power utility.

Technicians should not risk fixing service outages until dielectric cabling and high voltage protection is put into place.

Verizon has notified its customers that it has reserved the right to suspend or deny all service without high voltage protection until adequate protection is provided.  Technicians must notify their supervisor if they are unsure if high voltage protection is in place prior to working at power substations.  Verizon employees must contact the power company representatives before performing any work inside the power stations or its surrounding facilities.

All local managers must cover this safety alert with their employees and document the coverage locally.

Jimmy Jackson

Regional Safety Manager – DC/MD/VA

Safety Management

HR/Telecom Group