A new, real-world testing tool for OPPD power plant techniciansÂ
An underground vault at Nebraska City Station allows the utility to evaluate how candidates for certain jobs react to working in confined spaces.
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Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Energy news from Omaha Public Power District
Tag: safety
General
A year in, self-rescue kits prove their worth to OPPD field workersÂ
The emergency kits give solo field workers the ability to lower themselves from a bucket when something goes wrong.
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Tips
Summer fun should include safety
The official start of summer is just around the corner. These tips can help keep your family safe during the summer months.
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General
Copper theft ‘simply not worth it’
Stealing copper wire is not just illegal, it can also be extremely dangerous. Recent attempts to steal copper from OPPD have caused outages, fires or explosions.
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Tips
5 tips for electrical safety at home
May is National Electrical Safety Month. These tips can help keep you and your home safe from electrical fires and other accidents.
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How Does That Work?
Uncommon objects can interfere with power lines
Balloons? A trampoline? Yep, these things can cause power outages and damage equipment. Use these tips to help prevent such items from going airborne.
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