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safety tips
Here are some tips that will contribute to a safe, accident-free environment.
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Electric Safety
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Check electrical cords for worn spots or frayed wires. Don't mend it, replace it! Homemade repairs are a common source of fires. |
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Use extension cords sparingly and only on a temporary basis. Too many appliances plugged into one cord causes overheating. One of every six home fires is started by overheated wires. |
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Wherever electricity is used — inside or out, on the street or in the home — the risk of an electrical fire or shock exists. Con Edison’s new brochure Electric Safety: What You Need to Know, outlines the rules and safeguards that will help you prevent electrical accidents. |
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What should you do when your power goes out? Our Power Problems? Let Us Know brochure tells you how you can help us restore power quickly and safely. |
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Gas Safety
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Never use a gas range or oven to heat your home. |
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Gas-fired appliances such as stoves or gas dryers that are attached to a flexible connector should be moved or replaced only by professionals. Old flexible connectors should be replaced and not reused because they may become brittle over time and develop small cracks, which leak enough gas to reach a hazardous level. |
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Have your heating and venting system serviced regularly. |
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Steam System Safety Tips
| The Con Edison steam system is a critical component of New York City’s energy infrastructure. This system supplies heating, hot water, and air-conditioning to many of Manhattan’s largest and most prestigious buildings, including the United Nations and the Empire State Building. |
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If you see steam on Manhattan streets, immediately call 1-800-75-CONED. Steam is caused by water falling on a steam pipe or manhole cover, or a steam leak. To avoid potential injury, don't walk through the steam or on the manhole cover. |
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Loud banging noises in your steam pipes can be a sign of water hammer. This is a potentially unsafe condition and you should contact your building's maintenance staff immediately. |
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Carbon Monoxide and Generator Safety
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Never use your gas range or oven to heat your home. |
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Be sure generators and appliances are properly adjusted and working to manufacturer’s specifications and local building codes. |
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All heating systems, vents, and flues should be inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified technician.
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Stealing Energy is Illegal and Dangerous
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Anyone who tampers with the wires, pipes, or other equipment that deliver electricity and natural gas may be stealing energy — and jeopardizing your safety. If you think this is happening, call 1-888-314-5385. You will not be asked to give your name. |
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Street Safety
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Our Employees' Safety
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When you're cutting back bushes, trees, or weeds, please trim the foliage around the outdoor meter. |
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Remove any dead branches and wet leaves on the path leading to the meter. It will also help us avoid slips, trips, or falls. |
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Remove your pet during the meter reader's visit. Make sure it cannot leave the yard, escape from a leash, or squeeze through a slightly open door. |
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Storms and Severe Weather
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Have flashlights available for every member of your household. |
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Have a battery-powered radio and a supply of extra batteries handy. |
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