Volunteers from Ausgrid will head back to primary school to present potentially lifesaving lessons to as part of Electricity Safety Week 2022.
The program, which has been held virtually for two years during the pandemic, has returned to primary schools this year, to teach children how to stay safe around electricity. More than 800 primary schools have registered for the program, representing 93% of primary schools in the Ausgrid network.
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Ausgrid chief customer officer Rob Amphlett Lewis said the lessons provide a vital introduction to electrical safety for primary school aged kids to help them understand the dangers they may come across.
“After two years of virtual learning, we’re really excited to be back in schools teaching kids about electricity safety. A team of volunteers from across Ausgrid will talk to students about dangerous hazards such as fallen powerlines and overloaded power points, and what they should do if they see an electrical hazard,” Amphlett Lewis said.
Ausgrid staff will visit primary schools in Ausgrid’s network who have registered to take part in this year’s event, which runs from September 5-9.
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Ausgrid director of strategic projects Jessica Hui, who has volunteered to visit primary schools to teach electricity safety for six years said, “It’s really important that we teach kids the importance of electricity safety so they can share this knowledge with their family and friends, and carry those lessons with them into later life.
“I’ve volunteered for this program for many years, as sharing my knowledge about electricity is an opportunity to get involved with the communities we work in. It is such a rewarding experience and the kids are always so curious and excited to learn more about electricity,” Hui said.
