Show warning moving hay derricks iricks de under electric power lines unless proper precautions are taken Is exceedingly dangerous to life and limb Is a timely warning which Is being sent out by safety officials jp pt the utah power light company the power company Is willing and anxious bious to operate cooperate co with farmers in the prevention ot of accidents caused by contact between bet weert hay derricks and electric wires and urges the advisability ot of calling one of the companas comp anys representatives for assistance in case of doubt as to safety in moving a hay derrick under its lines ample clearance Is provided in constructing ting power lines so that ordinary traffic may proceed under them without any danger it Is only when some extraordinary high piece ol of apparatus such as a hay derrick with its boom raised attempts to pass under the lines that trouble occurs with the boom down and level and securely fastened the derrick can pass under the line with safety metal and wet ropes readily carry electricity tri city while dry wood or rope will not therefore any hay derrick design which i involves a metal cable tor for lifting hay or which Is braced by metal wire Is not safe and should be avoided it Is very easy to so arrange the design as to make use ol of metal in this manner unnecessary A rope known as spot cord Is highly recommended for its strength for such purposes this material Is used by the power company in supporting arc lamps and can be obtained from them if desired while there Is no legal responsibility on the part of the power company where such accidents occur on its lines in the interest of saving lives and avoiding injuries employed emp loyes of the company will gladly operate cooperate co to the fullest extent in preventing them remember mr farmer dont move YO your ur hay derrick under electric wires with the boom up I 1 and in case of doubt call the power companas comp anys nearest office |